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Man arrested after spree of thefts

A man arrested for a string of recent thefts in the city is in custody. Mathieu Smith made his first appearance in provincial court Friday morning in North Battleford. He is remanded in custody until Monday morning for a bail hearing.
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A man arrested for a string of recent thefts in the city is in custody.

Mathieu Smith made his first appearance in provincial court Friday morning in North Battleford.

He is remanded in custody until Monday morning for a bail hearing. The Crown is opposing his release. 

Smith faces several charges in connection to a string of thefts between Feb. 17 and 19 in North Battleford. The items included a computer, a tablet, watches and a Playstation.

His charges include two counts of theft, two counts of possession of property obtained by crime, failure to stop his vehicle, operating a vehicle in a manner dangerous to the public, and two counts of being at large.

According to police much of the stolen property has been recovered.

A female co-accused is also in custody and faces charges of possession of property obtained by crime.

Police say a man attempted to sell the stolen items at a local business, which led to his arrest.

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