Advertisement

Alleged thief caught while changing flat tire on stolen vehicle: Guelph police

Guelph police cruiser. File photo

A flat tire turned out to be the downfall of a vehicle thief.

Guelph police were called to a home on Park Avenue near Suffolk Street West around 8 a.m. Tuesday.

Investigators say someone drove off in a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck that was parked overnight.

They say they were informed by police in another jurisdiction that they had recovered a pickup truck later that day matching the description of the one they were looking for.

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.

Get breaking National news

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Investigators say that the vehicle was found at the side of a road with a flat tire, and that the driver was seen trying to change the tire.

A 29-year-old man from Guelph was arrested and held for a bail hearing.

Story continues below advertisement

Read more: Guelph police recover one stolen vehicle, look for another reported stolen

Investigators say another vehicle was reported stolen on Tuesday.

They say a silver 2006 Honda Civic was taken from the driveway at a home on Grange Road near Watson Parkway North.

Anyone with information can contact Guelph police at 519-824-1212 ext. 7181 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

 

Sponsored content

AdChoices