Upper Ottawa Valley OPP say that with public support and the help of the Community Street Crime Unit, they apprehended and arrested a male from Whitewater region on April 19th.
Police say they located the tropical fish which were then returned to their owner.
A Beachburg resident is facing Criminal Code (CC) charges, including theft under $5000 and possession of property obtained by crime.
According to the owner, Lily Dan two of the clownfish survived while many others did not.
The OPP would like to remind everyone that they can make a difference and remain anonymous. Anyone with information about a crime that has occurred or is aware of one that will take place, can contact Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers.