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CBC
a day ago
- General
- CBC
Teen boy, man charged after store break-ins, security guards bear sprayed at Polo Park
A 15-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man have been charged with multiple offences after break-ins at Polo Park mall earlier this week in which several security guards were bear sprayed. The first break-in happened at a truck in the mall's surface parking lot on Sunday around 9 a.m., Winnipeg police said in a news release Friday. A witness confronted two people and called police. The two then went into the mall, where they broken into a store, and several drawers were pried open and a laptop was stolen, police said. They then broke into a second store and tried to open a cash box, police said. Several security guards were bear sprayed before the two tried to take off, police said. Officers arrested a man and a boy near an entrance to the mall around 9:16 a.m. An 18-year-old man has been charged with 18 offences related to weapons, break and enter and breaches of court orders. He also had five outstanding arrest warrants for court breaches. A 15-year-old has also been charged with 18 offences related to weapons, break and enter, breaching court orders and a warrant for suspension of his conditional supervision. Both remain in custody, police said.
CTV News
a day ago
- Business
- CTV News
Minor damage after Montreal Old Port business set on fire
An SPVM police officer gets out of his patrol car in Montreal, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press) A business in Montreal's Old Port suffered minor damages after a fire early Friday morning. Montreal police (SPVM) received a 911 call at 4 a.m. about a suspected break-in at the establishment on Saint-Pierre Street near Saint-Paul Street. 'When police officers arrived on site, they were able to see that there was a fire that was started outside,' said Jean-Pierre Brabant, a spokesperson with Montreal police. 'They managed to control the fire with a fire extinguisher. From there, they were able to see that there was a broken window on that business.' Investigators remain on site, and a perimeter has been established in the area. There have been no arrests. The file has been transferred to the Montreal police arson squad.
CBS News
2 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Video shows thieves breaking into Baltimore restaurant, causing damage
Video shows a group of people breaking into a restaurant in Baltimore's Butchers Hill neighborhood early Thursday, smashing through the front door with a hammer. Police say they are investigating break-ins and robberies in La Barrita and other nearby businesses. Sebastian Cardona, the owner of La Barrita, said his restaurant was targeted around 3 a.m. The suspects used hammers and bolt cutters to shatter the glass to get inside. Cardona told WJZ that the thieves smashed drinking glasses and then grabbed the register from behind the bar. They got away with $100 and a speaker. "So they took it off and everyone was behind the bar looking for something to steal, and then they just left," Cardona said. Cardona said the door costs about $5,000 to repair, but the damage left behind is invaluable. "The most frustrating thing for me, or for anybody who works a 12 to 16 hour shift to make a living, to find that five to six don't respect you as a business owner, and break a $5,000 door and then break all of your glasses and steal from you," Cardona said. Several businesses are targeted break-ins Baltimore police are searching for at least seven suspects involved in the La Barrita break-in. Other businesses near Patterson Park were also targeted, including an ice cream shop and a Mexican restaurant in the Canton neighborhood, according to police. Baltimore residents told WJZ they are tired of the ongoing violence and attacks on their community. "I'm not surprised at all," Baltimore resident Donna Annward said. "It's getting worse, we're getting no answers. We get no respect." Baltimore police response to robberies According to Baltimore's crime data dashboard, police have responded to more than 2,100 burglaries and robberies in 2025. There have also been 187 robberies of businesses. State's attorney's plan for juvenile crime On May 20, Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates met with community members to address the growing trend of youth violence. Days earlier, two teenagers were injured in a shooting in the Greektown neighborhood. Bates told those attending that his office has had 130 special cases where juveniles committed an egregious offense, but the Department of Justice recommended detention for only 31 of them. He added that the problem with juvenile crime begins with the justice system. "We have to change the system so it works properly," Bates said. "One of the things we see with the decrease in crime is that the system is working properly for adults, so we need to make sure it works properly for young people." Bates disclosed a plan to tackle youth violence, which focuses on accountability, collaboration with city departments and updated technology. Bates' plan includes a new prosecution diversion program, which allows an individual facing certain charges to participate in a supervised program instead of facing prosecution. However, he said he needs a partnership with the Department of Juvenile Services to fully enact his plan.
CTV News
3 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Guelph jewelry store targeted by thieves
Smashed front door at Silveri Jewellers in Guelph, Ont. on May 28, 2025. (Submitted) The owners of a Guelph jewelry store are once again cleaning up after a break-in. The latest incident happened Wednesday, around 2:35 a.m., at Silveri Jewellers on Paisley Road. Silveri Jewellers break-in Guelph Silveri Jewellers in Guelph, Ont. on May 28, 2025. (Hannah Schmidt/CTV News) Security video showed a Chevrolet Camaro with black bumpers pulling up to the store. A male then got out of the passenger side, used a hammer to break the glass on the front door and reach in to unlock it. Inside the store, the suspect smashed two glass display cases and took jewelry and watches. Silveri Jewellers break-in Guelph Empty shelves at Silveri Jewellers in Guelph, Ont. on May 28, 2025. (Hannah Schmidt/CTV News) The first suspect, who was inside the store, is described as a Black male with a medium build. He was wearing a black and white hoodie with lettering on the front, blue track pants, black and white running shoes, a black baseball cap and black face mask. Guelph Police said he was also carrying a black duffel bag. The security video did not show the person who was driving the Camaro. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Sgt. Ian Smith, with the Break Enter Auto Theft Unit, at 519-824-1212, ext. 7125, or ismith@ Tips can also be shared anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or Silveri Jewellers break-in Guelph Empty displays at Silveri Jewellers in Guelph, Ont. on May 28, 2025. (Hannah Schmidt/CTV News) 2022 robbery This was the second break-in at Silveri Jewellers. Early on the morning of Dec. 23, 2022, a pickup truck reversed through the front of the store. Three males then got out the Dodge Ram and grabbed thousands of dollars worth of jewelry. Owner Todd Koebel and his wife watched it all unfold on security video and contacted police. Officers arrived minutes later but, by then, the thieves were already long gone.
CTV News
4 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Suspect tries to break into Guelph home while resident inside
Police are looking for a suspect as part of a break-in investigation in Guelph. The Guelph Police Service was called to a home near Dublin Street North and Green Street on Monday around 11 a.m. A woman told police she had been attending an online lecture when she heard several loud bangs and glass breaking downstairs. When she went to check what caused the sounds, she found the glass on her front door broken and shards in the entryway. Police said there were also pry marks on the door and damage to both the door and the frame. Witnesses described the suspect as a white male with brown hair. He was wearing all grey clothing and possibly red shoes.
