Skip to content

Thief yelled, threatened staff at local business: Sault Police

35-year-old faces multiple charges after Wednesday night incident on Bay Street
20231014soopolicecar
Sault Ste. Marie Police Service file photo

One person is facing multiple charges after a theft from a business Wednesday night.

Sault Ste. Marie Police were called to the business in the 700 block of Bay Street at around 9 p.m.

“An investigation revealed the accused had stolen an item from the business and yelled at and threatened to harm staff members,” police allege in a news release.

Michel Koussaye, 35, is charged with:

  • Causing a Disturbance
  • Failure to Comply with Probation Order x3
  • Failure to Comply with Release Order – Other Than to Attend Court x2
  • Theft – Under $5,000
  • Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
  • Enter Premises When Entry Prohibited (under the Trespass to Property Act)
  • Fail to Leave Premises When Directed (under the Trespass to Property Act)

None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent until proven guilty.