Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
A 17-year-old youth has been charges in connection with a series of break and enters, and mischief in Oromocto, NB.
On May 16, 2024, the Oromocto RCMP received a number of reports of break and enters at several local businesses that had happened during the overnight hours. Members began their investigation and were quickly able to obtain a picture of the suspect.
Later that day, the Oromocto RCMP received a report of an arson in the community. A witness provided a description of the suspect who matched the one from the series of break and enters.
Members were able to locate and arrest a 17-year-old youth in connection with the incidents, with the assistance of RCMP Police Dog Services.
On May 18, the youth appeared in Fredericton Provincial Court and was charged with:
- Three counts of break and enter
- Two counts of mischief under $5000
- Possession of break in equipment
- Attempted theft of a vehicle
The youth was remanded into custody, and will return to court on May 21.
The investigation is ongoing.