Man arrested after recent break-ins
A Guelph man was arrested Wednesday following an investigation into recent commercial break-ins.
Shortly after noon, members of the Guelph Police Service Break Enter Auto Theft Unit executed a search warrant at an address near Neeve Street and Wellington Street East. Inside officers recovered property stolen from a restaurant break-in last Friday morning, as well as clothing similar to that seen on surveillance video from a break-in at another restaurant the same morning.
During the investigation, officers also determined power tools stolen earlier this week from a trailer on Essex Street had been sold through an online marketplace to an unsuspecting buyer for $700. Officers were able to locate and recover the tools, with the buyer now being out the money he paid for them.
A 35-year-old Guelph man is charged with two counts of break and enter, trafficking in stolen property, possessing stolen property under $5,000 and breach of probation. He was held for a bail hearing Thursday.
Stolen van found in south Guelph
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a stolen van was recovered in the south end.
Wednesday morning, the owner of a commercial property near Gordon Street and Gosling Gardens reported a van had been left on the property. The caller advised he called the business named on the side and they confirmed two of their vans were stolen earlier Wednesday from Caledon.
Video from another nearby business suggested the van was parked approximately 4:15 a.m. Wednesday and the two occupants were picked up by a second vehicle.
Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Sarah Huddleston at 519-824-1212, ext. 7350, email her at [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.
26 collisions during Wednesday storm
The Guelph Police Service responded to 26 motor vehicle collisions between 6:20 a.m. and 9 a.m. Wednesday.
Fortunately only three of the collisions involved minor injuries. No serious injuries were reported.
With more winter weather expected this week, motorists are reminded to drive according to weather and traffic conditions and leave themselves plenty of time to safely arrive at their destination.
Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 235