A Peel police sergeant is facing theft charges in relation to an on-duty incident in Mississauga.

Sgt. Eric Malone, a 17-year veteran of the Peel service, was arrested and charged Wednesday, Nov. 21 after a five-month investigation by the force’s Professional Standards Bureau.

He has been charged with theft over $5,000, theft under $5,000 and breach of trust in connection with an on-duty incident in Mississauga on April 15, 2016.

Police say cash and jewelry — that was part of evidence seized from a theft investigation — was taken.

The allegations were brought forward by a member of the public in June 2018.

Malone, who had been working out of 11 Division, has been suspended with pay.

“Public trust, respect and transparency are among our core values and our officers are expected to uphold those values as outlined in our code of ethics,” Peel Police Chief Jennifer Evans said.

Upon learning of these allegations I immediately ordered an internal investigation and suspended the officer.”

Malone will be in Brampton court Dec. 17.