Stolen Motorcycle / Break and Enter Arrest Made

On August 15, 2024, at 7:17pm, Sarnia Police were dispatched to attend a break and enter on Kathleen Avenue west of Indian Road. The homeowner reported a suspect in their […]

On August 15, 2024, at 7:17pm, Sarnia Police were dispatched to attend a break and enter on Kathleen Avenue west of Indian Road. The homeowner reported a suspect in their backyard who had broken into their residence. 

Officers arrived on scene to find the suspect pushing a blue motorcycle through a parking lot.  The suspect resisted arrest, and began physically fighting with police (no injuries).  Additional units arrived quickly, and the suspect was subdued. 

Investigation revealed the motorcycle was stolen earlier that day from a College Avenue residence.

A 21 year old of Sarnia has been held for bail on the following charges:

• ·Break and Enter
• ·Possession of Stolen Property
• ·Resisting Arrest
• ·Fail to Comply with a Probation Order

General Information on Bail Hearings

“Held for bail” means the police chose to not release an accused person back into the community. However, as the police cannot hold a person in custody for longer than 24 hours, we are required to send them to bail court, where they will have a bail hearing. There, the presiding judge or Justice of the Peace will decide on whether the person should be released into the community or not.

“Released on bail” means the police held them in custody, but a subsequent release decision by the courts was made.

“Remanded” into custody means the accused was not granted release by the courts.

The bail system provides a framework to oversee and put limits on police custody. It is governed by legislation including the Criminal Code of Canada.