Sault woman charged with 17 counts of theft

Police in Sault Ste. Marie charged a 37-year-old woman with 17 counts of theft related to incidents between February and May. (File)

Police in Sault Ste. Marie charged a 37-year-old woman with 17 counts of theft related to incidents between February and May.

She turned herself in May 21, police said in a news release May 22.

“Investigations revealed that on 17 different occasions between Feb. 13 … and May 6 … the accused stole property from seven different businesses,” police said.

“The total value of property stolen was more than $3,900.”

Charges include 17 counts of theft, failing to attend court and failing to show up to be fingerprinted.

“The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing,” police said.