Two men found sleeping in a stolen car in St. Catharines, Ont., have been arrested as part of an investigation into more than 100 thefts from LCBO stores across the province.
Police say more than $300,000 worth of product was taken from the stores, including some located in Guelph.
The arrests were made on Sunday afternoon after Guelph police found the men in the car. With help from Niagara police, they blocked in the car with the sleeping men.
That woke the men up and police say the driver began to drive back and forth repeatedly, damaging the police cars blocking his exit.
Police then broke the windows of the car and took a 27-year-old and 35-year-old into custody.
They both face multiple charges, including:
- Multiple counts of possession of stolen property over $5,000.
- Obstructing police.
- Possessing identity documents.
- Breaching court orders.
The younger man was charged with dangerous driving and has outstanding warrants in 10 other jurisdictions.
Both men were in court on Monday for a bail hearing.