Charlottetown Police Services (CPS) has arrested a 35-year-old man following three separate incidents involving the theft of poppy donation boxes from a restaurant on Kent Street. The first incident occurred on October 30, 2026, the other two occurred on November 2, 2026. During the second incident, the suspect was also reported to be damaging a nearby vehicle.
Through CCTV footage and eWatch, the suspect was identified and arrested in Charlottetown.
35-year-old Scott Murray was charged with:
- Theft under $5,000 (s. 334 CCC) – three counts
- Mischief (s. 430 CCC)
- Failure to comply with probation order (s. 733 CCC) – three counts
Murray was later released and will appear in court on December 17, 2026.
File No. 2026-1599026 / 2026-1614961 / 2026-1616979