An alleged thief was caught in the act by police in Leamington, Ont.
Provincial police say officers were called to a business on Erie Street South just before 5 a.m. Thursday.
Officers arrived to find a break and enter in progress and apprehended a man attempting to flee the scene with a stolen firearm, according to OPP.
A 27-year-old man from Leamington, Ont. faces several break and enter and weapons charges.