Male breaks into second downtown church
A male already facing charges after breaking into a downtown church late last week was arrested again Monday after he was found inside a second church.
Police were called approximately 8:25 a.m. after staff arrived to find a male sleeping in the kitchen. He had smashed a window to get inside. A search of the male revealed he was in possession of some of the church’s property.
The same male had been arrested last Friday morning after staff of a second downtown church arrived to find him sleeping in a storage room. A 22-year-old Brantford male was charged at that time with break and enter and mischief.
On Monday he was charged with a second count of each of those as well as possessing stolen property. He will appear in a Guelph court January 18, 2022.
Tools stolen from work van
Approximately $4,000 worth of tools were stolen from a vehicle at an east-end business this week.
Staff from the business on Speedvale Avenue East near Eramosa Road called police Monday afternoon. Just after 3:30 a.m., surveillance video recorded a male climbing over a fence and breaking into a work van. Approximately $4,000 worth of tools were stolen including tool sets, drills and nail guns.
The male is described as wearing a brown winter coat, khaki pants, a grey toque and black shoes with white soles. He was last seen riding a bicycle with three duffel bags filled with tools.
The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Anna-Maria DePaepe at 519-824-1212, ext. 7195, email her at [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.
Wanted male arrested
A Guelph male wanted after he failed to appear in court on assault and weapons charges was arrested Monday.
Guelph Police Service officers were on patrol in the area of Woodlawn Road West and Woolwich Street approximately 8 a.m. when they spotted a male they knew to be wanted. A warrant was issued for his arrest after he failed to appear in court earlier this month.
A 40-year-old Guelph male is further charged with failing to appear in court. He was held for a bail hearing.
Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 208
