Author of the article: PNI Atlantic Published Apr 11, 2025 • 1 minute readCape Breton Regional Police. – CAPE BRETON POST FILEA man has been charged after Cape Breton Regional Police officers working in the community office on Charlotte Street caught a thief in progress in downtown Sydney recently.An employee at an unnamed business reported to the office that someone saw a person inside her vehicle who was believed to have taken a wallet.Officers immediately went out to patrol the area and noted a person matching the suspect’s description as he was entering the YMCA building. They followed inside and located a man attempt to exit a staircase with two purses in hand.Officers arrested the man and confirmed the purses were taken from inside offices at the YMCA. They also found items in his possession from the earlier vehicle theft.John Ryan Wall, 37, is charged with theft times two, possession of property obtained by crime times two and a breach of probation.Wall is expected to face charges in Sydney Provincial Court on May 12.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an Accountor
Man charged for purse thefts in downtown Sydney: Cape Breton police
