Toronto police officer charged in theft of presidency IDs, financial institution playing cards – Toronto

A police officer in Toronto has been arrested after property that was delivered to police was taken as a substitute of logged.

Police say it occurred a number of occasions in October.

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They are saying objects that have been recovered included government-issued identification, financial institution playing cards and passports.

Police added that a number of the objects had beforehand been reported stolen.

Const. Derek McCormick has been charged with 4 counts of theft underneath $5,000, together with one depend every of breach of belief and obstructing justice.

Police say McCormick, a 28-year veteran, has been suspended with pay.