On Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at approximately 11:30 A.M., officers with the Brantford Police Service received a report of a break and enter that had just occurred at an apartment located on Colborne Street near Charlotte Street.
Investigation revealed that the accused was within the halls of the apartment building when he allegedly entered an unlocked apartment and proceeded to steal a quantity of currency from a purse located within the apartment.
The victim was home at the time of the occurrence but did not observe the theft.
Officers attended and thru investigation, located the accused nearby. The accused was arrested, and the victim’s belongings returned.
Information was received to indicate the accused was in violation of a valid probation order.
As a result of this investigation, a 33-year-old man from Brantford stands charged with the following Criminal Code violations:
- Break and enter
- Theft under $5000
- Breach of probation
