"Toronto police say they've charged one of their officers with theft after they allegedly stole property at a downtown police station. Const. Timothy Deacon was working at the 52 Division front desk on Sept. 4 when he allegedly took found property instead of logging it and arranging for its return to the owner, police said in a news release Tuesday. Police say the 50-year-old has been arrested and charged with theft under $5,000."
"He has also been charged with obstructing a peace officer and breach of trust. Police say Deacon has been with the service for 16 years and has been suspended with pay. He is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 20."
A Toronto police constable allegedly took found property at the 52 Division front desk on Sept. 4 instead of logging it and arranging its return to the owner. The 50-year-old Const. Timothy Deacon was arrested and charged with theft under $5,000, obstructing a peace officer, and breach of trust. Deacon has served with the police service for 16 years. He has been suspended with pay pending the outcome of the matter. Deacon is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 20 to face the charges.
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