Guelph man arrested after ending off the year by stealing a vehicle

(Terry Kelly / CTV Kitchener)

The Guelph Police Service kicked off an investigation Monday involving a stolen vehicle from the downtown area.

It was found the next day on New Year’s Eve and as a result, a suspect was identified.

Around 2 p.m. on Tuesday, a 33-year-old Guelph man was arrested and charged with theft of a motor vehicle, operation while prohibited and breaching a probation order.

The man is alleged to have had drugs at the time such as fentanyl and crystal methamphetamine.

He was also charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking.

The man was held for a bail hearing.