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Donation box theft pinned on Espanola man

He was charged by the Manitoulin OPP with theft under $5,000
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A 27-year-old Espanola man has been charged with theft under $5,000 after allegedly stealing a donation box from a business in his home community. (File)

A 27-year-old Espanola man has been charged with theft under $5,000 after allegedly stealing a donation box from a business in his home community.

The Manitoulin OPP received a call about the theft from a business on Station Road Jan. 4.

An investigation revealed that on Dec. 29, a man had removed the donation box. The OPP were able to identify the suspect, who was subsequently charged.

He is due to appeared in Espanola court March 4.