Oceanside RCMP officers managed to catch an alleged break-and-enter suspect before he could burglurize another home. (file photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

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Break-and-enter suspect found by Oceanside K9 unit after late night spree

Jul 3, 2020 | 7:41 PM

PARKSVILLE — An alleged burglar was caught just after the act by Oceanside RCMP.

A release from the detachment said the 24-year-old Qualicum Beach man was arrested in the backyard of a house after allegedly attempting to rob his second house of the night on June 27.

Officers found the screen was removed from a window at the house the suspect was found. Surveillance video also showed him trying to break in.

Oceanside RCMP were first alerted to the thief when they received a complaint of a break-and-enter in progress on Magnolia Dr. around 3 a.m.

The release noted the suspect was breaching his probation conditions at the time of his arrest and now has a September court date.

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