Amherst Man Charged in Cemetery Break-in

A 59-year-old Amherst man has been arrested and jailed in relation to a break and enter at the Amherst Cemetery.

Police responded to a complaint about 7:00 o’clock on the morning of June 20. Someone broke into various buildings at the cemetery and various tools, lawn equipment, and other items were stolen. 

Shortly after, police received a call concerning a male in the Croft Street area who fled the area leaving some tools behind. The tools were confirmed to be from the cemetery break and enter. 

Police were able to identify the male.

As a result of further information, police executed a search warrant at a residence on Albion Street. During the search, additional items from the break and enter were located as well as other property. 

Donald Arthur Pipes, aged 59 has been charged with: Break and Enter, along with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000.

Pipes was located later, arrested and held in custody. He is scheduled to appear in court today to answer to the charges. 

The matter is still under investigation. 

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