Owen Sound Police arrested a 32-year-old of no fixed address after reports they were entering unlocked garages and vehicles in the west end of town.
On Thursday around 4:30 a.m., police say they began getting calls about a suspicious male who was observed trespassing near numerous homes between 10th Street West and 14th Street West.
Police said with the assistance of witnesses and home surveillance systems, they were able to identify, locate and arrest a suspect on 14th Street West. Their investigation showed that a man trespassed at a minimum of 19 residences and stole property from garages and unlocked vehicles. Numerous items of property were allegedly found in the man's possession upon arrest.
The suspect was on probation at the time of the incident and has been charged with 31 Criminal offences.
He was held in custody for a bail hearing and was subsequently remanded into custody.
Owen Sound Police are requesting that any additional victims of these property offences contact the investigating officer, Cst. James Boyle, at 519-376-1234 ex.187 or by e-mail at jboyle@owensoundpolice.com.
