Individual facing charges in relation to break and enter to local business

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 A Kingston individual is facing multiple charges in relation to a break and enter at a local business.

On July 8, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m. officers conducting general patrol in the Rideau Heights area observed an individual walking on Weller Avenue. The officers were aware that grounds existed for the individual’s arrest stemming from an unrelated incident. 

The individual was arrested without incident and subsequently searched. Upon searching the individual, officers discovered the individual was in possession of a set Kawasaki motorcycle keys along with a can of bear spray.

The officers, who were aware of a recent break and enter at a local business in which a Kawasaki motorcycle, valued at approximately $10,000 had been stolen.

Through the course of investigation, which included CCTV footage from the business, the officers were able to conclude the individual they had in custody was also responsible for the recent break and enter. 

Further investigation led to the discovery of the stolen motorcycle in a vacant wooded area located off Montreal Street. While in the area officers also located two additional motorcycles which had been reported stolen in outside jurisdictions. 

All three motorcycles were seized by police and arrangements were made to return the bikes to their rightful owners.

The 18-year-old individual from Kingston was arrested and charged with break and enter, theft of a motor vehicle, possession of property obtained by crime, have face mask/disguise, possession of weapons dangerous to the public peace, breach of probation and possession of a prohibited weapon. They were transported to Kingston Police headquarters and held for a bail hearing.