An altercation between a man accused of shoplifting and Saanich police led to some minor injuries for officers Wednesday evening.
At around 6 p.m. at Thrifty’s Foods, located on Quadra Street and McKenzie Avenue, the 24-year-old man was confronted by a loss prevention officer outside the store.
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There was a physical struggle between the two men, during which the man accused of shoplifting pulled out a knife. The loss prevention officer was not stabbed. The suspect then fled on Quadra Street where officers located him at Union Road.
A struggle between police and the suspect during the arrest led to some small abrasions and bruises.
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The man was held in custody overnight and will appear in court Thursday morning.
The Saanich Police Department has recommended several charges including assault with a weapon, theft under $5,000 and breach of probation.
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