An off-duty Ontario Provincial Police officer in Cochrane arrested a masked individual trying to enter the officer’s garage earlier this month.
The incident took place May 10 around 8 p.m. James Bay OPP arrived and completed the arrest.
“During a search found break-in tools on the suspect,” police said in a post on social media.
The 30-year-old suspect from Cochrane has been charged with break and enter, failing to comply with probation, possession of break-in tools and disguise with intent.
The suspect remains in custody.
“Always lock your doors of your residence and vehicles to deter would-be criminals an easy opportunity to take your belongings,” police said.
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