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.
