Allegedly armed thief arrested, facing slew of charges

OPP cruiser in Orillia, Ont. (CTV News)

An Orillia man is facing several charges after Orillia OPP received a call for an armed individual early Thursday morning.

Police say that on May 15, just after 8:30 a.m., officers were called to the area of West Street South for a man possibly armed with a weapon.

A number of police officers responded to the area and arrested a 44-year-old man after he allegedly broke into a garage and left with items that were not his.

As a result of the investigation, the man faces numerous charges including possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, break and enter, mischief under $5,000, resist peace officer, two charges of fail to comply with a release order, and being intoxicated in a public place.

The man was held in custody on May 15, waiting for a bail hearing.