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Guelph police investigate 2 separate overnight break-ins

Police said the man was arrested after being found with pipes in each hand. While sitting in handcuffs, a 60-year-old from Guelph lunged at an officer and bit him on the leg. Guelph Police Service

The Guelph Police Service is investigating a pair of break-ins in the city.

The first occurred early Sunday morning at a business in the area of Alma Street South and Inkerman Street.

Investigators say around 12:30 a.m., a male wearing a black hoodie, black Adidas sweatpants, black shoes, black gloves, a black hat and a mask smashed the front window to gain entry into the building.

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They say a cash box containing cash and the entrance area were ransacked.

Investigators say the suspect was also carrying a black duffle bag.

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The second break-in call was to a business on Silvercreek Parkway North on Monday.

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Investigators say a man in his 20s to 40s wearing a black jacket, grey pants, a blue mask and gloves and carrying a black bag used a crowbar to gain entry through the back door at around 5 a.m.

They say a laptop, cash and a power saw were taken from the premises.

Anyone with information on either of these break-ins is asked to contact the Guelph Police Service at 519-824-1212 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

 

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