Knife used to steal a vacuum at a Burlington Walmart
Published January 19, 2024 at 9:36 am
Halton police say a man trying to make off with a stolen vacuum cleaner pulled a knife on a store employee.
Reports indicate the suspect went to the Walmart on Fairview St. in Burlington around 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 16.
The suspect was then observed leaving the store with the vacuum without paying for it.
When a store employee tried to stop the man from leaving the area, the suspect took out a knife and ran off toward the Burlington GO station to make his getaway.
Police were called and an arrest was made a short time later. The vacuum was recovered
A 41-year-old man has since been charged with robbery and failing to comply with the conditions of a previous release order. He remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing.