Male arrested following several B&E’s to residential sheds

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release

On November 8, 2021, police responded to a report of a break and enter to a residential shed, which occurred at approximately 1:30 am in the 600 block of 11th street.  The suspect fled the property, and police searched the neighborhood.

On November 8, 2021, police responded to a report of a break and enter to a residential shed in the 800 block of 6^th street shortly before 3:00 am.  The suspect was still in the shed when the homeowner alerted police, but he fled prior to their arrival.

Police located and arrested the suspect a short distance away.  He was in possession of break-in instruments, contrary to a court order.  Investigation revealed that he was also the same responsible individual for the break and enter reported earlier in the night, as well as one reported on November 5, 2021 in the 700 block of 11^th street.

The 34-year-old male was lodged at Brandon Police Service and will appear in court today on charges of Break and Enter with intent X2, Possess Break-In Instruments, Possess Property Obtained by Crime, and Fail to Comply with Undertaking.