Police say they have arrested a man suspected of stealing lobsters from a Metro Store in North York Monday morning.

Officers responded to a call for a man stealing lobsters from the Metro at Lawrence Avenue and Bathurst Street at around 1:50 a.m.

The K9 unit was called in to help track the man down.

A foot pursuit ensued, during which one officer suffered minor injuries.

The injured officer was taken to hospital and treated.

Man alleged stealing lobsters from Metro at Lawrence Av W & Bathurst St just got 'pinched' by the K9 Unit~Injured cop ok at hospital ^sm —@TPSOperations

Police were able to arrest the suspect. He is now facing charges.

Police were able to recover the lobsters and return them to the Metro Store.