The Belleville Police Service responded to 84 calls from April 17, 202 at 5 a.m. to April 18, 2020 at 5 a.m.
Business break and enter
On April 17, 2020 at 12:05 p.m., police were called to a business on Bridge Street East for a report of a break-in. The investigation revealed a rear entrance to the business had been tampered with, and an unknown suspect or suspects had entered. This had happened between April 16 at 6:30 p.m. and April 17 at 11:00 a.m. Property, including oriental rugs valued at approximately $800, was stolen. Police have video surveillance to work with, and the investigation is continuing. Police are asking anyone with information to come forward and contact the Belleville Police Service.
Thefts from garages
On April 17, 2020 at 12:37 p.m., police were called to a residence on the west side of the city for a reported theft from a garage. The complainant advised police that unknown suspect(s) entered her unlocked garage between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. An 18-speed mountain bike, described as black and green in colour, was stolen. The investigation is continuing, and police are asking anyone with information to please contact the Belleville Police Service.
On April 17, 2020 at 6:27 p.m., police were called to a home on the east side of the city for another reported theft from a garage. A homeowner discovered his garage had been broken into within the last day. Stolen were a floor jack and two jack-stands. The property has an estimated value of $600. Investigation into the matter is continuing.