Man living inside vacant Guelph unit arrested

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Guelph Police have arrested a man who was found inside an apartment that was supposed to be vacant.

Officers were called to a building on Speedvale Avenue West on Friday morning after the property manager reported someone was possibly inside the unit.

When police got there, there was a short negotiation before the man exited the apartment and was arrested.

Police also said there was extensive damage throughout the unit.

Officers recovered an imitation rifle while collecting his belongings, despite the man being subject to four weapons prohibitions.

The 32-year-old was charged with being unlawfully in a dwelling, mischief under $5,000 and four counts of possessing a weapon contrary to an order.