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Sarnia man previously ordered to not possess break-in tools, arrested outside Guelph residence

Officers observed that there were several different utility tools inside the vehicle, and the driver was unable to provide a reasonable explanation for possessing these tools
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Kenneth Armstrong/GuelphToday

NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH POLICE SERVICE
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On Friday, June 7, 2019 police were conducting proactive patrols in the area of Speedvale Ave. West and Edinburgh Road North when they came across a suspicious vehicle.  

Officers approached the vehicle and spoke to the driver who confirmed he was neither the registered owner of the vehicle, nor a resident at the address where the vehicle was parked.  

Officers observed that there were several different utility tools inside the vehicle, and the driver was unable to provide a reasonable explanation for possessing these tools.

Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the driver was bound by a recognizance not to possess any break-in instruments. The 33-year-old Sarnia male was arrested and charged with Fail to Comply with Recognizance and 2 counts of Breach Probation. He was subsequently held for a bail hearing.

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