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Arrest Made in Saugeen Shores Vehicle Break-Ins

A 17-year-old Saugeen Shores man has been arrested and charged in connection with a number of vehicle break-ins and theft(s) from vehicles over recent weeks.

Saugeen Shores Police say on (Tuesday) August 16th, 2016  a resident residing on Bricker Street in Port Elgin noticed a male dressed in black trying to enter his vehicle just after 4am;  he yelled at the unknown person and the suspect ran from the scene.

Then just after 7am the same morning, a resident on Maple Drive reported seeing someone in the backyard also dressed in black wearing a ski mask - the suspect also scared away.

The 17-year-old accused, who cannot be named, has been charged with 5 counts of Fail to comply with undertaking, Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 and Theft Under $5000 from a motor vehicle.

While no further comments or details were issued, Police say they are working to identify the victims of the stolen goods.

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