Sault man faces multiple charges in years long break-and-enter spree
A 39-year-old man has been charged in connection with a series of break-and-enter incidents dating back to 2019, according to the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service.
Charges stem from incidents spanning six years
The first reported break-in occurred on August 23, 2019, at a business in the 100 block of Poplar Avenue. Police said the suspect entered the establishment, damaged property and stole currency.
A second incident took place on December 3, 2019, at a multi-unit residential building in the 100 block of Conmee Avenue. Investigators determined the suspect had broken into the building, caused damage in a common area and stolen cash and other items.
The most recent break-in happened on May 9 of this year at a business in the 200 block of Elizabeth Street. Police reported that the suspect not only damaged property and stole money but also left behind tools used in the break-in.
Suspect identified, arrested months later
After a lengthy investigation, police identified the suspect in all three incidents and obtained an arrest warrant on July 22. Officers from the Division 2 Unit located the accused on Aug. 8.
The accused faces three counts each of breaking-and-entering, mischief, theft, possession of break-in instruments and possession of instruments for breaking into coin-operated devices along with two counts of breach of recognizance.
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 20.
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