Belleville police looking into residential, business break-ins

By Sarah Law

BELLEVILLE – A homeowner and a local business are waiting for answers after being the victims of break-ins in Belleville on Wednesday.

The first incident happened around 4:40 a.m. on Wednesday at a business on North Front Street, Belleville police say. The front window was smashed and the intruder got through the front door, but nothing was taken.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact investigating officer Const. Jeff Smith at 613-966-0882, ext. 4168, or by email at jsmith@police.belleville.on.ca. You can also call Quinte Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

The second break-in was reported at 2:25 p.m. Police were called to a home in the northeast area of the city after the owner returned to find a patio door open. Cash and jewelry were stolen, police said. Officers seized other items in the home for further forensic examination. 

Anyone with information about the break-in is asked to contact investigating officer Const. Josh Woodcock at 613-966-0882 ext. 4181, or by email at jwoodcock@police.belleville.on.ca. You can also call Crime Stoppers.