Man charged with assault after allegedly biting security guard following a theft

An undated photo of a Sault Ste. Marie Police Service officer inside a police vehicle. (File photo/Nathan Pardy/CanadaPolice.ca)

A 26-year-old man faces assault and theft charges following an incident at a Sault business in the 200 block of Bay Street on Friday.

According to the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service, officers responded to a 911 call reporting a theft and assault at about 1:20 p.m. on July 18.

Upon arrival, they found the accused already detained by security personnel.

Security bitten during arrest

Authorities said the accused allegedly stole items from the business and bit a security officer while being taken into custody.

“The victim suffered minor physical injuries,” said police in a news release.

The accused is charged with assault and theft. He was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 22.