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Theft suspects nabbed after using kids wagon to transport stolen safe

Investigation determined that a break-in had occurred in the area
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NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH POLICE SERVICE
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On Dec. 3, 2019 at 6:51 a.m., a member of the public observed an adult male and an adult female transporting a safe across the street near the intersection of Fife Road and Whitelaw Road in the City of Guelph with a children’s wagon. Police attended the scene and arrested them. Further investigation revealed that a break-in had just occurred at a residence in the area with multiple items taken including a motor vehicle, jewelry, a laptop, a pellet gun and a safe. All of the stolen property was recovered.

A 35-year-old Ariss male and a 26-year-old Guelph female have been charged with:
    •    Possession of stolen property under $5,000
    •    Break, enter and commit

They were held in custody for a bail hearing on Dec. 4, 2019.  

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