Man caught busting through fence for shortcut, Brandon police say

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Brandon Police Service Media Release

At approximately 10:20 p.m., Police responded to a schoolyard in the 1200 Block of 22nd Street for a report of a group of people damaging property.  A 21-year-old man from Brandon was located in the area and found to be in possession of bolt cutters. Investigation revealed that the suspect used the bolt cutters to cut a chain link fence so he could pass through the grounds without walking around. The male was arrested for Possession of Break-In Instruments and Mischief to Property. He was released to attend Court in May.