Guelph police, with the assistance from their K9 Unit, have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with vehicle break-ins over the weekend.
On Sunday, officers responded to a report of a man entering cars on Vanier Drive just before 2 a.m.
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The suspect fled the area before police arrived. Police Dog General was deployed and tracked the suspect through a schoolyard, several backyards and a park, police said in a media release on Monday.
Officers found a backpack that had a number of stolen items in it and General managed to track the suspect to Bellevue Drive where he was arrested.
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Erich Klug has been charged with possession of stolen property, trespassing, and three counts of breaching his probation order.
Police said there were 13 vehicle break-ins over the weekend. Cash, personal papers, tools and jewelry were some of the items taken.
Residents are being reminded to lock their cars, remove any valuables and park in a well-lit area.
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