The Belleville Police Service responded to 64 calls between April 12th 2021 at 5:00 a.m. and April 13th 2021 at 5:00 a.m.
Catalytic Converter Theft
Belleville, ON – On April 12th 2021 at 2:30 p.m., police responded to a theft of a catalytic converter from a business in the north-east industrial park. An investigation revealed that between April 9th 2021 at 6:00 p.m. and April 12th 2021 at 2:00 p.m., unknown suspect(s) stole a single converter from a vehicle at this location. Catalytic converters, along with copper and other metals have been a hot commodity for thieves. Theft of these items has become popular because of their value, relative ease to steal (unbolt or cut out), and their lack of identifying markings. These converters are a part of the vehicle exhaust system, and help reduce vehicle pollution. Anyone with information on who may be responsible for this theft is asked to please contact investigating officer Cst. Joe Yanch #151 at (613) 966-0882 ext. 4151 or by e-mail at: jyanch@police.belleville.on.ca or by contacting Crime Stoppers at (613) 969-8477.
Assault Suspect Arrested
Belleville, ON – On April 11th 2021 police began an investigation into a complaint of an assault which was reported to have occurred in the Moira Street West and Elgin Street area. After obtaining witness statements and other information, police had reasonable grounds for arrests of the involved individuals. On April 12th 2021 at 9:00 p.m., city man Robert John Jeremiah Wilson - 41 years of age, was arrested at the Belleville Police Service. Wilson was charged with one count of assault – causing bodily harm, contrary to section 267(b) of the criminal code. He was released on a form 10 undertaking with strict conditions and a first court appearance date set for May 13th in the Ontario Court of Justice. The investigation into the matter is continuing. Police are asking anyone who may have information about this to please contact investigating officer Cst. Joe Yanch #151 at (613) 966-0882 ext. 4151 or by e-mail at: jyanch@police.belleville.on.ca
