Sarnia Police Headquarters on Christina Street. December 6, 2018. (Photo by Colin Gowdy, BlackburnNews)Sarnia Police Headquarters on Christina Street. December 6, 2018. (Photo by Colin Gowdy, BlackburnNews)
Sarnia

UPDATE: Suspect arrested in attempted break and enters

Police have arrested a 16-year-old after he allegedly tried to break into two homes in central Sarnia.

The Sarnia Police Service initially released video footage on September 5 in hopes of identifying a suspect connected to two break-in investigations on Poplar Avenue and Raybourne Avenue.

The first incident was reported on August 13 at 12:30 p.m., and the second occurred on August 31 at 1:20 a.m. and at 2:45 a.m.

The teen was held for bail on multiple charges.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Cst. Shawn Munro at (519) 344-8861 extension 6179. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 519-332-TIPS(8477) or online at www.p3tips.com.

*Blackburn media removed photos of the suspect originally released by the Sarnia Police Service, as the identity of the accused is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

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