$300K worth of product stolen from several LCBO stores across the province, 2 men arrested

Two men found sleeping in a stolen car in St. Catharines, Ont., have been arrested as part of an investigation into more than 100 thefts from LCBO stores across the province.

Police say more than $300,000 worth of product was taken in more than 100 thefts from LCBO stores, including some located in Guelph.

Arrests were made on Sunday afternoon, when Guelph Police found the men sleeping inside a stolen car in St. Catharines. With help from Niagara police, they blocked in the car with the sleeping men.

That woke the men up and police say the driver began to drive back and forth repeatedly, damaging the police cars blocking his exit.

Police then broke the windows of the car and took a 27-year-old man and 35-year-old man into custody.

They are both facing multiple charges, including multiple counts of possession of stolen property over $5,000, obstructing police, possessing identity documents and breaching court orders. The younger man was charged with dangerous driving and has outstanding warrants in 10 other jurisdictions.

Both men were in court on Monday for a bail hearing.