Guelph police say a man wanted for breaching his probation ran from officers on Wednesday morning while carrying $2,400 in cocaine.
In a news release, police said officers spotted the suspect in the city’s downtown core at around 10 a.m.
When they approached him, police said he turned and ran away. But after a brief chase, the 26-year-old was taken into custody.
Along with 24 grams of cocaine, police said they also found some meth and prescription pain killers.
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Charges against the accused include breach of probation, possession, and escaping custody. He was held in custody for a bail hearing.
The man was not identified by Guelph police.