Markham man charged in alcohol theft from Centre Wellington Township business

Wellington County OPP's Centre Wellington Operations Centre in Fergus is seen on Jan. 24, 2023. (Dan Lauckner/CTV Kitchener)

A 38-year-old Markham man is facing charges for stealing alcoholic beverages from a business in Centre Wellington Township.

Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police say officers were called to the business around 3:45 p.m. Wednesday for reports of a theft.

When they arrived, the suspect was still in the store and tried to get away.

Police arrested the man and charged him with five counts of theft under $5,000.

The 38-year-old was released from custody and is expected to appear in a Guelph court in June.