A suspect wanted for credit card fraud was later arrested after allegedly wielding a hatchet while attempting to steal a bicycle, according to police.
On Aug. 16, Sault Ste. Marie Police say they received a 911 call about someone using a stolen credit card at a business on Wellington Street West around 11:45 p.m.
Police say the person had left the business before they arrived, but they were able to ID a suspect.
On Aug. 25, a second 911 call was received about an altercation between two people on Queen Street West around 4:30 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service said in a news release.
Police say the would-be thief had threatened the victim with a hatchet while attempting to steal their bicycle.
Officers located the suspect on Albert Street East and made an arrest.
Waasmo Bradford, 26, is charged with:
- Robbery with Weapon
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Under $5,000
- Fraud – Under $5,000
- Breach of Probation x4
The accused was held in custody pending a Weekend and Statutory Holiday court hearing and remanded.
None of the allegations have been proven in court and the accused is considered innocent unless proven guilty.