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Three youths accused 'causing extensive property damage' at Guelph Lake Conservation Area

One youth faces the additional charge of carrying a concealed weapon
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA - On Feb. 28, 2021, at approximately 2:00 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a break and enter in progress at a building located on the property of the Guelph Lake Conservation Area in the Township of Guelph-Eramosa.  

It was reported that three suspects broke into a building and caused extensive property damage.

Upon Police arrival, three youths were arrested at scene.

A 16-year-old and two 15-year-old youths from Guelph has been charged with;

  • Break and enter
  • Mischief-destroys or damages property
  • Possession of break-in instruments

The 16-year-old youth was also charged with carrying a concealed weapon.

The accused are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Youth Court-Guelph at a later date to answer to the charges.

Anyone with any information about this occurrence or similar one is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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