Newmarket man charged with breaking into Bradford home
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A Newmarket man faces several charges after police say he broke into a home in Bradford and stole cash and property.
According to South Simcoe police, the break-in was reported Saturday morning at a house on Melbourne Drive near Miller Park.
They say no one was home at the time, and the suspect fled the scene before officers arrived.
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Police say the investigation led officers to execute search warrants on a vehicle, storage locker and a residence, where the suspect was arrested.
Officers recovered the allegedly stolen property and returned it to the owner.
A 55-year-old man is charged with break and enter, mischief, theft, and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
He has been released from custody with a future court date.
Police offered thanks to the quick-thinking residents who called the authorities while the break-in was in progress, adding, "If you see suspicious activity in your neighbourhood, call police immediately. Working together, we can help keep our communities safe."
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