Woman Charged with Theft and Multiple Traffic Offences Following Incident in Nakina
AROLAND, ON – A 38-year-old woman was arrested on Saturday, September 7, 2024, after police linked her to a theft involving an elderly man in a wheelchair. The woman was spotted driving a pick-up truck without licence plates or insurance in Nakina, Ont., leading to her arrest by members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS).
Earlier that morning, NAPS officers from the Aroland First Nation detachment received a call regarding a theft at the home of a man in his 70s. The victim, who uses a wheelchair, had been visited by the accused. During the visit, the woman allegedly entered his bedroom, took a bag of personal belongings, and fled the scene.
Roughly 30 minutes later, NAPS officers conducted a traffic stop in Nakina after locating the suspect in an unplated pick-up truck. The arrest was made without incident, and the stolen items were recovered. Police also learned that the accused had attempted, but failed, to use the victim’s bank debit card.
The 38-year-old female from Aroland First Nation has been charged with:
- Theft Under $5,000
- Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance
- Driving a Motor Vehicle Without Plates
- Driving a Motor Vehicle Without a Permit
The accused was released later that afternoon with conditions and a scheduled court appearance. Names are being withheld until charges are formally sworn before the court.
