A 13 year old youth was arrested early Thursday morning after suspicious activity was reported in the south-east area of the city.

Members of the Owen Sound Police Service attended the area of 5th Avenue East and 1st Street East around 2:45 AM and found that numerous unlocked cars had been entered. A subsequent investigation lead to the arrest of the youth. He will appear in court in September to answer to charges of theft, possession of stolen property and breach of probation.

The Owen Sound Police Service is reminding citizens to remove any valuable items from their vehicles and ensure that their vehicles are locked.

Anyone with information relating to these crimes is asked to contact the Owen Sound Police Service or Crimestoppers.

source: media release, Owen Sound Police