By Grant Warkentin
Police arrested a suspicious man shortly after midnight on August 28, after confirming there was a warrant out for his arrest.
While attending an unrelated incident in the 1400 block of Dogwood Street, police observed the man and after further investigation, discovered Michel Guillemette-Salter was wanted on a warrant. They also seized a number of break-in instruments, including lock-picking tools and prying devices.
In court, Guillemette-Salter pleaded guilty to both possession of break-in instruments and breach of probation. He was sentenced to one day in jail on both counts, followed by a 12-month probation order.
“Property crime and break-ins continue to be a concern for our community,” said Inspector Jeff Preston, Officer in Charge of the Campbell River RCMP in a news release from the BC RCMP Vancouver Island District. “The proactive observations made by our officers in this case led to the arrest of an individual with outstanding court matters and the seizure of tools that could be used to commit property offences. We remain committed to identifying and disrupting criminal activity before it affects local businesses and residents.”
The Campbell River RCMP says it continues to prioritize investigations involving break-ins and property crime throughout the community.
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