Arrest made in break and enter

KINGSVILLE – Police have arrested an individual after a break and enter at a residence in Kingsville.

Members of the Kingsville Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were contacted by a resident on August 9, shortly after 8:00 a.m., after a break-in sometime overnight at a home in Kingsville.

With the assistance of security video, officers were able to identify a person of interest.

On Monday August 23, members of the Leamington Detachment OPP, while on patrol, located the person identified in the video on a bicycle in Leamington.

A 43-year-old Leamington man was arrested and charged with Break and Enter a Dwelling/House - Commit Indictable Offence.

The Essex County OPP ask the public to report any suspicious activity to police immediately and consider installing security features, such as increased lighting, cameras, or alarms. Citizens are asked to ensure vehicles, sheds, garages and doors are locked to assist in the prevention of some crimes.

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).