A male suspect has been "pinched" by police after allegedly stealing lobsters from a North York grocery store.

Toronto police said the theft was reported early Monday morning at a Metro location in the area of Lawrence Avenue and Bathurst Street.

A man was reportedly stealing lobsters from the store, police said.

Few details have been provided, but police said a male suspect was arrested with the help of a canine unit a short time later.

An officer received a minor injury during the pursuit, and was treated in hospital.