Sarnia police cruiser. Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service. Sarnia police cruiser. Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service.
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Police recover stolen motorcycle, alleged thief arrested

Sarnia police nabbed an alleged break and enter suspect Thursday evening.

Police were called to a Kathleen Avenue home, west of Indian Road, at around 7:15 p.m.

A homeowner had reported a suspect in their backyard who had broken into their home.

Officers arrived to find the alleged suspect pushing a blue motorcycle through a nearby parking lot.

Police said the suspect began to fight with police while resisting arrest. With help from additional units, the 21-year-old suspect was subdued.

Further investigation revealed the motorcycle had been reported stolen earlier that day from a College Avenue home.

The accused is charged with break and enter, possession of stolen property, resisting arrest and failure to comply with a probation order.

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