Toronto police say they've charged one of their officers with theft after they allegedly stole property at a downtown police station.

Const. Timothy Deacon was working at the 52 Division front desk on Sept. 4 when he allegedly took found property instead of logging it and arranging for its return to the owner, police said in a news release Tuesday.

Police say the 50-year-old has been arrested and charged with theft under $5,000. He has also been charged with obstructing a peace officer and breach of trust.

Police say Deacon has been with the service for 16 years and has been suspended with pay.

He is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 20.

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