Montreal police arrest suspect in more than 30 airbag thefts
Montreal airbag thefts: police arrest a suspect after months of break-ins See the charges, seized evidence and prevention tips to protect your vehicle
Montreal police have arrested a 20yearold man in connection with a series of airbag thefts reported over the past four months across the island.
Police say Mikael Jacob was arrested on Sept. 8 in RivièredesPrairies–PointeauxTrembles. Investigators also searched a home and a vehicle the same day and seized evidence they say is linked to the case.
The thefts were reported in several Montreal boroughs, including Anjou, Mercier–HochelagaMaisonneuve, RivièredesPrairies–PointeauxTrembles and Villeray–SaintMichel–ParcExtension. Jacob appeared in court and faces charges including theft, mischief, possession of breakin tools and failing to comply with court conditions. Police also advised motorists to use antitheft devices and park in welllit areas with surveillance cameras.