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.

Read More Local Stories

Liam Beamish celebrates a goal for the Sarnia Sting - Dec. 11/24 (Photo courtesy of Metcalfe Photography)

Sting deal Beamish to Otters

The Sarnia Sting have traded forward Liam Beamish to the Erie Otters for a 5th round pick in 2027 and a 3rd rounder in 2028.

Parker Holmes (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Sting)

Sting acquire physical forward

The OHL club has acquired 19-year-old forward Parker Holmes from the Brantford Bulldogs in exchange for 3rd and 6th round draft picks in 2028.