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Two Local Men Arrested In Vehicle Theft

Two men have been arrested in connection with  vehicle theft at the University of Guelph-Ridgetown campus on the weekend.

Police received a call about a suspicious man in Erieau about 4 o’clock this morning.

They spotted a pick up stuck in a puddle on Kerr Avenue. 

One man behind the wheel, and another pushing. Officers recognized the stolen truck and arrested the driver but the other man ran off.

A short while later he approached the officers from behind and struggled with the officers while they tried to arrest him.

Eventually they used a taser to subdue him.

A 32 year old Thamesville man is charged with possession of property obtained by crime over 5,000, obstruction police and carrying a concealed weapon.

A 29 year old man from Moraviantown was charged with possession of property obtained by crime over 5,000, obstruct police and 2 counts assault police.