A Bracebridge man recently appeared in court to account for stealing from a Gravenhurst art gallery.
Appearing in a Bracebridge courtroom, Kyle Gillard, 38, was sentenced for breaking into the Arts at the Albion in Gravenhurst.
Court heard on June 2, 2023 at approximately 5:25 am, Gillard smashed through the drywall in the lobby of the Albion apartment buildings, which are adjacent to the Arts at the Albion. Gillard then entered the art gallery and stole over $5,000 worth of merchandise and donations collected for the Red Cross, court heard.
In total, the gallery owners put their losses at more than $9,000.
Court heard Gillard has an extensive criminal record.
A joint proposal was put forward for six months of house arrest and three months under curfew. The proposal included restitution of $3,600, as the defence stated that was all money Gillard would be able to pay back.
Justice Edward Carleton balked at the idea of Gillard being “self-regulated” under house arrest. He pointed out Gillard has a lengthy record and has breached probation orders many times.
Justice Caleton said he required more time to consider the situation and postponed sentence until Sept 25, 2024
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