Sarnia police cruiser at Cargill. Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service. Sarnia police cruiser at Cargill. Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service.
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Bright's Grove break and enter suspect facing more charges

Additional charges are being laid against the 28-year-old man arrested in connection to a string of Bright's Grove break and enters.

Police said the suspect is now facing charges after a break and enter in the Rapids Parkway area.

The incident happened at a home on Magnolia Line on March 12.

According to police, two high end bicycles were taken. The suspect also allegedly took tools and a wallet with multiple pieces of identification and credit cards.

Police said the credit cards were used at various businesses across the city.

It is estimated the value of the items stolen is $3,500.

The 28 year-old is now facing additional charges:

- Fraud under $5,000 (nine counts)

-Possession of property obtained by crime (three counts)

- Fail to comply with a probation order (two counts)

- Break and enter, dwelling house (one count)

- Theft under $5,000 (one count)

The suspect was originally arrested on March 21 in connection to the Bright's Grove thefts.

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