Woodstock Police have charged a 44-year-old of Woodstock and a 26-year-old of Stratford after a break and enter investigation on Rathbourne Avenue.
WOODSTOCK – Charges have been laid after police were called to investigate a break and enter at a home in Woodstock.
On Monday, April 1 at approximately 11:10 p.m., the owner of a residence on Rathbourne Avenue returned home from vacation to find two strangers in the house.
The home owner contacted 9-1-1 while the intruders gathered their possessions, told the home owner they recently bought the house, then fled on foot. At approximately 11:30 p.m., police located and arrested the suspects involved.
As a result of the investigation, the 44-year-old suspect, of Woodstock, and the 26-year-old suspect, of Stratford, ON, are each facing charges of break and enter a dwelling house – commit indictable offence and fail to comply with probation order.
Property Safety Tips for when you are away from home:
· Avoid sharing publicly and/or online when you will be away
· Have trusted friends, family, or neighbours check in on your house
· Keep an eye on your neighbour’s property if you know they are away
· Report any suspicious people or activity around your neighbour’s home.
The Woodstock Police Service would like to encourage anyone having information about this investigation to contact the Woodstock Police Service at 519-537-2323 or leave an anonymous tip for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.oxfordcrimestoppers.com

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