Man arrested after break and enter in Barrie
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An alleged break-in attempt in Barrie leaves a man up for charges.
On Friday shortly after 1:30 p.m., police responded to a report of a break-in at a home located in a low-rise residential complex on Saint Vincent Sreet at Grove Street East.
Reports say that a man was observed attempting to break down a door using a pair of tools.
Residents provided a detailed description of the suspect and police were able to find him just outside of the building.
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The man spoke to police and provided them with an explanation as to why he was trying to break in, but the officers quickly determined that his story was a fabricated version of the truth.
Police say the man's reasoning was designed to detract from the real reason for the attempted entry.
As a result, a 34-year-old man, of no fixed address, was arrested and has been charged with mischief under $5,000 concerning the damage done to the apartment door and possession of a break-in instrument.
He was released from custody shortly after and is scheduled to appear before the courts at a later date.
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