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Canadian man accused of lifting wallet from paramedic helping his girlfriend

A female paramedic noticed that her wallet was missing from her purse while helping a patient

The Canadian Press

GLACE BAY, Canada — How’s this for gratitude?

A Cape Breton man has been accused of stealing a wallet from a paramedic who was helping his girlfriend.

Officers were called to King Edward Street in Glace Bay on Monday after paramedics helped a female with health issues.

The woman’s 39-year-old boyfriend was on the scene and a female paramedic noticed that her wallet was missing from her purse.

Police said it was found later on the boyfriend.

He was taken into custody on a charge of theft and other alleged offences.

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