People Arrested for Trying to Sell Police Stolen Climbing Gear
A climber got their gear back after police arrested the thieves who tried to sell it
Two people have been arrested in Ontario after trying to sell stolen climbing gear to police officers. A report was published online by Guelph Police with the following information.
Last Sunday night a Guelph man reported his vehicle was entered at an address on Woolwich Street and approximately $1,300 worth of climbing equipment was stolen. The next day the equipment was listed for sale on an online marketplace. A police officer contacted the seller and arranged to meet Thursday morning and buy the equipment for $400. The seller advised his girlfriend would meet the buyer and provided a description of her.
Just after 9 a.m. Thursday officers met with and arrested the girlfriend. Her boyfriend was located a short distance away and also arrested. The climbing equipment was recovered and returned to the victim. A 38-year-old Guelph man and 27-year-old Guelph woman are each charged with possessing stolen property under $5,000, while the man is also charged with breaching a probation order. The woman will appear in court March 1. Her boyfriend was held to appear in bail court Friday.
This is a good reminder as we head into road tripping season to lock your doors and to not leave valuables in your vehicle.
