Break-in suspect tried to sell stolen items back to victim: Guelph police

Guelph police say a 28-year-old man tried to sell stolen items back to the victim following a break-in on Friday near Exhibition Park.

The home on St. Andrews Street was broken into overnight and several electronics were stolen, police said in a news release.

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“The male responsible for the break and enter contacted the victim in the morning and tried to sell the items taken from the residence back to him,” police said.

A police spokesperson said the suspect asked for $200 and a meeting was arranged, but the victim called Guelph police.

Police said the suspect was known to them from previous investigations and officers were able to quickly identify him.

A man was arrested and charged with break and enter, possession of stolen property and breaching his probation.