Theft of copper wire
With prices that can hover around $3 or higher per pound for scrap, copper wire has always been a sought after target for many thieves. Yesterday the GPS reported on a break and enter that occurred over the weekend and involved the theft of wiring from transformers at a Johnston Street business. A second incident was also reported to police yesterday on Gosling Gardens where a home under construction was entered sometime over Saturday or Sunday night and approximately $500 worth of copper wire was taken.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst J. Beecraft at 519-824-1212 at extension #7186. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.
Police would like to encourage people to be extra vigilant if you live in areas where homes are actively being built or are being renovated. Please call police immediately if you see any suspicious activity after normal business hours where these thefts routinely occur.
Traffic stop leads to drug charge
At approximately 2:20 a.m., police were performing speed enforcement on the Hanlon Expressway when a silver BMW was observed travelling at 47 km/hr over the posted limit. The investigating officer stopped the vehicle and made several observations that lead to the 18-year-old driver being arrested. A quantity of marihuana and drug paraphernalia was located inside the vehicle.
Sharif Kamal El-Din of Locust Hill was charged with possession of a controlled substance and released to appear in Guelph court on May 2, 2017.
Calls for service
On Mar. 20, 2107 the Guelph Police Service responded to 221 calls for service.
