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Suspect accused of breaking a window to get into vacant apartment

He faces a mischief charge
2017-12- 08 Timmins Police Cruiser MH
Timmins Police cruiser. Maija Hoggett/TimminsToday

NEWS RELEASE
TIMMINS POLICE SERVICE
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The Timmins Police Service has charged a local man stemming from a report of an incident of mischief to private property at a Croatia Avenue apartment building in Schumacher during the late evening hours of Tuesday, May 14.

Timmins Police Service officers responded to the call for service and successfully located the suspect as described to them by the complainant. Based on the investigation completed by the Timmins Police Service, it is alleged that the suspect broke a window to gain entry into a vacant apartment unit.

As a result of this incident, John Wesley, 25, of Timmins, has been charged with:

  • Mischief under $5000 contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
  • Fail to comply with recognizance contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused remains in police custody while awaiting a bail hearing slated for this morning at Provincial Court in Timmins to answer to these charges.

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