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Midland theft victim chases suspect, flags down OPP officer

Severn Township man accused of stealing purse and other items from victim's vehicle
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A Severn Township resident was arrested Sunday evening after police say a theft victim chased the accused who is alleged to have stolen her purse and other items from her vehicle.

The victim flagged down a Southern Georgian Bay OPP officer on Midland Avenue at approximately 6 p.m. and provided details of the incident.

Eric Alexander McCue, 47 years old, was apprehended in the area of Hugel Avenue and Bourgeois Lane, and charged with theft under $5,000 from a motor vehicle. McCue is scheduled to appear in court on June 22.

Anyone who may have information regarding a property crime is asked to contact the OPP by phone at 1-888-310-1122, by email at [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Anonymous tips may be submitted online.