Man charged after over $45,000 worth of sunglasses stolen from store

Police say multiple pairs of sunglasses were taken between April 16 and June 18

CITYnews halifax \ Meghan Groff

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Halifax Regional Police have made an arrest after over $45,000 worth of sunglasses were stolen from a Dartmouth business over the last two months.

Police say a man stole multiple pairs of sunglasses from the Sunglass Hut at Mic Mac Mall between April 16 and June 18.

After Saturday’s theft, officers arrested a suspect nearby and say he had an outstanding warrant.

Joshua David Boutilier, 37, is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court at a later date to face charges of:

• Theft over $5000 (9 counts)
• Possession of stolen goods over $5,000 (9 counts)
• Theft under $5,000 (9 counts)
• Possession of stolen goods under $5,000 (9 counts)
• Breach of probation (12 counts)
• Failing to attend court