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Guelph man facing 33 charges after report of break-in, police pursuit

Guelph police say a 28-year-old man is now facing 33 charges. Francis Vachon / File / The Canadian Press

Guelph police say a 28-year-old man already wanted on 27 charges is now facing another six after being taken into custody on Monday night.

Just after 9:10 p.m., police were called to a possible break-in at a business on Dawson Road and spotted a suspect.

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Officers tried to speak with the man but he took off running, police said in a news release on Tuesday.

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The suspect was then taken into custody after a brief foot chase.

A warrant had already been issued for the man for various probation breaches and several assault-related charges.

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Police said following Monday’s arrest, the man is now facing 33 charges.

He was scheduled to make an appearance in bail court on Tuesday.

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