A male is facing a number of break and enter charges thanks to an alert resident in Oakville.
On the afternoon of November 20, 2019, an alert resident called 9-1-1 after observing a suspect whom they believed was breaking into a neighbour's residence in Oakville.
Police quickly responded and were able to arrest a male who was found in possession of break in instruments.
Further investigation revealed that the male was responsible for committing another break-in in the same neighbourhood on October 29, 2019.
Investigators executed search warrants at the home of the suspect and a related storage locker. Further evidence believed to be from the October 29 entry was seized.
The 30 year-old man from Oakville was arrested and charged with:
- Break and Enter – Commit (2 counts)
- Possession of Break-In Instruments
The suspect was held for a bail hearing
Police are encouraging the public to continue reporting suspicious activity with regards to residential break-ins.
This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to contact Detective Constable Brett Yates, 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4747 ext. 2214
Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers "See Something? Hear Something? Know Something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca
Please be reminded that all persons charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.