Saugeen Shores, Ontario Canada
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Break and Enter Arrest

October 18, 2020

 

Break and Enters and Trespass by Night Arrest

On October 18th at 4:25am officers responded to a report of a break and enter in progress at a residence in Southampton.  The occupants of the home reported a person attempting to force a rear door of the residence.

Officers arrived on scene and the suspect had fled the property.

At 5:16am officers received another report of a break and enter in progress at residence in the same neighbourhood.  The occupants of this residence reported a person at the rear of the house attempting to gain entry by slicing the screen door and forcing the sliding glass door open.

Officers were close by and attended the residence. While searching the property an officer observed the suspect leaving another residence that was in darkness.  Officers pursued the suspect on foot into the darkness of another residence.

Officers located a male in the laneway leading to home where he was placed under arrest.

A 36 year old male of no fixed address has been charged with:

  1. Break and Enter  - dwelling
  2. Break and Enter - dwelling
  3. Trespass by Night
  4. Trespass by Night
  5. Mischief
  6. Resist Arrest
  7. Breach of Probation

He was held for a bail hearing and remanded into custody.

This investigation is ongoing. If you have any information regarding these offences or any other offence please call the Saugeen Shores Police Service at 519-832-9200 or report to CrimeStoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477)

Media Relations Officer

Sergeant Andrew Evans

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