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Or sign-in if you have an account.The Lewiston-Queenston Bridge border between Canada and the U.S., near where the accused was taken into custody. Photo by Joe Raedle /Getty ImagesA Canadian woman was arrested in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, last month in connection with the theft of a package containing thousands of dollars worth of gold and silver.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorThe 25-year-old, from Ontario, was charged with forgery, theft by unlawful taking and theft by deception for taking a package containing US$43,549 in gold and silver, according to Bensalem Township Police, before flying to Arizona and eventually making her way to the Canadian border in New York.Police had responded to a report of a stolen FedEx package on May 11. The victim had reported that while waiting for a delivery of a package containing gold and silver, a family member observed a woman claim to be the owner, sign for the package, and leave the area. The woman was later identified by police.Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInvestigators traced the accused movements using surveillance footage, including intersection cameras and license plate readers. They identified the vehicle involved as a Nissan sedan, and determined that the woman had rented it from Enterprise Rent-A-Car at Philadelphia International Airport on May 10.After the alleged theft, the accused returned to the airport and boarded a flight to Arizona the same day, police said.Bensalem Township Police issued an arrest warrant charging the Canadian woman with forgery, theft by unlawful taking and theft by deception. They also contacted U.S. Customs and Border Protection to alert the agency of the outstanding warrant, on account of the accused being in the U.S. from Canada on a visa.On July 5, she was taken into custody while attempting to cross the border into Canada at Lewiston, New York, police say. She was transported from New York to Bensalem Township Police Headquarters by the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office for arraignment on July 31.Bucks County Magisterial District Judge Michael Gallagher arraigned the woman and set bail at 10 per cent of $1 million ($100,000) before remanding her to the Bucks County Correctional Facility.The arrest comes after 28-year-old Bryce Haileigh Swanson, also from Canada, was arrested in Florida on July 29 and charged with the fraudulent use of personal information. She gave a false name to deputies who stopped her during a traffic stop in Tampa, and was found to have 12 fake IDs in her trunk.As a result of overstaying her visa in the U.S., Swanson is being held on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer at a county jail, according to court records obtained by National Post.Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. 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