Russell OPP no longer looking for suspects in stolen phone from store employee

Russell OPP has arrested a motorist for impaired driving and other charges. (CityNews/files)

By CityNews Ottawa staff

Posted Jun 5, 2024 03:48:50 PM.

Last Updated Jun 7, 2024 03:01:16 PM.

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are no longer asking members of the public for help in identifying suspects seen at a local store in Russell, Ont.

It was alleged on June 1 at around 6:00 p.m. a male and female went to a local business and an employee’s phone was stolen.

The OPP confirmed to CityNews that the phone was recovered and no charges were laid.

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