Thief causes $5,000 in damage while stealing skateboard from Pen Centre

Niagara police have made an arrest in connection with the theft of a skateboard from a St. Catharines mall.

Officers were called to the Pen Centre on Glendale Ave. shortly before 1:30 a.m. on Feb. 10.

Police learned someone had used a hammer to smash the glass on an exterior door and enter the mall.

Once inside, the thief smashed the window of a store near the food court and stole a skateboard.

The person then broke a locked glass exit door and fled the scene.

Police say the cost of the broken glass and stolen merchandise totaled $5,300.

On Tuesday, police said 25-year-old Collin Lauzon, of St. Catharines, was arrested and charged with break and enter with intent and break and enter commit theft under $5,000.

He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.