(KINCARDINE, ON) - On June 14, 2025, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an alleged assault at a business location in Kincardine.

Officers attended and took information from the complainant, alleging they had been assaulted by a store employee. Further investigation and review of security camera footage showed that an assault never occurred, and the complainant had stolen from the business.

Aanchal PATEL, 22-years-old, of the Municipality of Kincardine has been charged with:

• Public mischief, CC 14(1)(a)
• Theft under $5000, CC 334(b)

The accused is set to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on August 27, 2025, to answer to the charges.