The North Bay Police have confirmed that jewellery they seized during a Wednesday drug bust, is from Pearls, which was broken into early on Sunday morning.
"Investigators have confirmed the jewellery seized from the vehicle had been stolen in an early morning Break and Enter on July 28 from a jewellery store on Main Street West in North Bay," said Special Constable John Schultz, North Bay Police Community Safety Coordinator.
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Police arrested a 25-year-old Carley Leclair from North Bay and 33-year-old Kyle Pitre, from Garson, ON, in relation to a traffic stop on Wednesday.
As part of that investigation, police seized drugs with a street value of $30,550, while the jewellery seized was estimated to be worth $7,000.
The 2015 BMW vehicle being operated at the time of the traffic stop was seized by police as offence related property.
“This is a great example of the consistent and dedicated work by our officers," stated Scott Tod, North Bay Police Chief.
"Their efforts have resulted in these arrests. People need to be vigilant in securing their homes or businesses, taking interest in the safety of their neighbourhoods and working with police not just when crimes occur, but in prevention programs.”
Both accused remain in custody pending bail hearings.