Cobourg Police – Male Arrested for Break and Enter

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The Cobourg Police Service has charged a man after responding to a report of a Break and Enter at a local establishment in the down town area.
On Thursday the 14th of February, 2019 at approximately 2:19am, police responded to a local business on George Street after receiving a report that someone had gained entry in a closed business and stole merchandise.
On the 20th of February after a police investigation, Benjamin Staples, 40 years old of Cobourg was charged for Break and Enter and Commit under the Criminal Code. Benjamin Staples was released from custody on a Promise to Appear, and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 3, 2019.

Any questions may be directed to the Cobourg Police Service by calling 905-372-6821.

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