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Under Section 494(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada, a security guard may arrest a person they 'find committing' what type of offence?

Under Section 494(1) of the Criminal Code, any person may arrest without warrant a person whom they find committing an indictable offence. Theft under $5,000 is

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Question: Under Section 494(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada, a security guard may arrest a person they 'find committing' what type of offence?

Answer options:

  • A summary conviction offence ✅ An indictable offence
  • A provincial regulatory offence bylaw violation
  • A breach of a private contract

Correct answer: An indictable offence

Explanation: Under Section 494(1) of the Criminal Code, any person may arrest without warrant a person whom they find committing an indictable offence. Theft under $5,000 is a dual procedure offence, which is treated as indictable for the purpose of arrest.

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