London police say two people face charges after officer responding to a theft at a retail store ending up seizing drugs and a replica firearm from the suspects.
According to police, officers were called to White Oaks Mall around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday regarding a report of a theft from a retail store. When officers arrived, two suspects tried to take off in a vehicle, but were arrested.
Police say a search of the vehicle turned up 21 grams of cocaine, seven grams of crack cocaine, 21.5 oxycodone pills, 63 grams of cutting agent, two cellular phones, and $1,107 in cash.
A 35-year-old St. Thomas woman and a 39-year-old London man are charged with possession of a Schedule 1 substance, possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking, and theft under $5,000.
The woman is also charged with dangerous driving and flight from a peace officer.
Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Elgin Middlesex Crime Stoppers.
