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Homeowner finds intruder talking to child, suspect arrested

A London man is facing charges after a frightening incident at a Trafalgar Street home.

According to London police, a homeowner heard his young son speaking to someone in their home around 6:15 a.m. Thursday.

"The man found a suspect near his child, packing up items that belonged to the residents of the home. The man scared the suspect off, and police were contacted," police said in a news release.

Officers got a description of a suspect and an arrest was later made in the area of Hale and Trafalgar streets. A 36-year-old man is charged with break and enter with intent.

No injuries were reported.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com.

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