Belleville Police have arrested a Belleville man on several charges following an incident on Sunday night involving a knife.
Around 7 p.m., Belleville Police responded to a report of threats from a business in the city’s north end.
A staff member reported that an unknown male had pulled out a knife and threatened to stab two employees before fleeing the scene.
Police reviewed video surveillance and began searching for the suspect. At 7:48pm, officers located a suspect and made an arrest. During the arrest, the suspect admitted to stealing a mug from another nearby business.
As a result of investigation, a 50-year-old Belleville man was arrested and charged with:
· Assault with a weapon X2
· Uttering threats X2
· Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
· Theft under $5000
· Fail to comply with probation order X2
He was held for a bail hearing.
(PAUL MARTIN)
