Oak Street break-in attempt thwarted by police

LEAMINGTON — Leamington OPP recently arrested a break-and-enter suspect after he attempted to flee.

On January 10 at approximately 12:15 a.m. Ontario Provincial Police Leamington Detachment received information of a possible break and enter in progress at an address on Oak Street.

Patrol officers attended and secured the scene while waiting for additional officers from Canine and the Emergency Response Team (ERT) to arrive.

A search was conducted by Canine and ERT officers which prompted the suspect to attempt to flee.

Officers were waiting outside and the suspect was taken into custody without incident.

A 20-year-old Leamington resident has been charged with possession of break-in instruments and break and enter with intent.

The matter is scheduled for February 25, 2021, in the Leamington Ontario Court of Justice.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310- 1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.