A London man is accused of breaking into an apartment building and causing a $20,000 water leak.
Building maintenance and security were called to the building in the area of Cherryhill Place and Platts Lane for a large leak around 3:30 p.m. on Monday. When they arrived they found the lock to the mechanical room had been cut and an unknown man standing beside a damaged water pipe.
London police were called and arrested the man without incident.
A 48-year-old man has been charged with breaking and entering, mischief over $5,000, and possession of break-in instruments. He is to appear in London court on July 4.
Damage from the incident is estimated at approximately $20,000, police said.
