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On April 7 at 10:29 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a Break & Enter in progress in the 0-50 block of Chappell Street, Dartmouth. The caller reported that a man broke into their residence taking a laptop and fled on foot toward Wyse Road.
Multiple officers and a two Police Service Dogs responded. Just after midnight, while officers were searching for the suspect, a second Break & Enter in progress was reported on Middle Street, Dartmouth.
At 12:38 a.m., officers located and arrested a man a short distance from the Middle Street incident. He was in possession of a stolen laptop. The suspect, a 35-year-old man from Dartmouth, is held for court and is facing the following charges; Break & Enter, Trespass by Night and Breach of Probation.
Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to call police at 902-490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca.