GUELPH – A Guelph man faces charges after at least 18 downtown businesses had their telephone and internet cables cut last week.
Last Wednesday morning, Guelph Police say at least 13 businesses on Wyndham Street North reported their external cables damaged, affecting their ability to conduct business. It is believed the damage occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. Wednesday.
On Friday morning, five more businesses on Quebec Street and Norfolk Street reported similar damage done overnight. The total damage is still unknown but is estimated to be in excess of $5,000.
Officers in the Guelph Police Service’s Community Safety Operations Centre reviewed footage from new downtown cameras and identified a person of interest.
Police say after the mans photo was shared with the public on Friday, a resident recognized the male and called police, leading to the arrest. He was found to be in possession of wire cutters.
A 32-year-old Guelph man is charged with mischief over $5,000.
