Gas Theft

A Quebec man couldn't high tail-it out of Northwestern Ontario after a gas and dash on the weekend.

Dryden OPP were contacted Saturday morning after someone failed to pay for gas at the Village Corner Esso in Vermilion Bay.

The vehicle was intercepted on Highway 17 with support from Kenora OPP.

OPP also determined with assistance from Dryden OPP that the 2-suspects in the vehicle were in possession of stolen food from Dryden IGA.

29-year-old Anthony Gilbert faces 2-counts of theft and speeding.

34-year-old Christian Audet faces 2-counts of theft and obstructing police.

Both are in custody.