An investigation into a stolen scooter battery led up in the seizure of illicit drugs and anweapon, police said.
Guelph police were notified by a downtown resident on Saturday that the battery on a mobility scooter was stolen. Police believe the theft occurred sometime overnight.
The investigation led officers to a man in the downtown area Monday night. He was arrested.
Police said a search of the individual turned up a quantity of suspected crystal meth, cash, scales and other drug paraphernalia plus a switchblade knife.
A 29-year-old man from Guelph faces a number of charges. He will be in a Guelph courtroom on Sept. 12.