Man Charged for Swiping Eggs and Cash From Halton Farm
Published February 9, 2018 at 2:07 pm
Halton police believe they have cracked the case and a suspect is facing charges for allegedly stealing eggs and cash from a farm in Halton Hills.
Halton police believe they have cracked the case and a suspect is facing charges for allegedly stealing eggs and cash from a farm in Halton Hills.
The first theft took place at a rural farm on Jan. 16 at 5 p.m.
The homeowner stores a fridge at the side of the residence where eggs are sold to the general public.
An honour system is used in which a jar of money is kept in the fridge for customers to pay.
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The suspect made off with cash from the jar and left in a vehicle.
Investigators allege the man returned on Feb. 4 at 1:09 p.m., removing nine cartons of eggs plus cash from the jar.
It was captured on surveillance footage and a follow-up investigation led to police determining his identity.
The man was arrested on Feb. 7.
Parminder Virk, 38, of Brampton, is charged with two counts of theft under $5,000.
He was released on a promise to appear.
Anyone who may have additional information concerning this investigation is asked to phone Const. Paul Wydryszek at 905-825-4747 ext. 2105.
Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222- 477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca
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