A Belleville man has been charged after police say the accused was not authorized to be on a property.
Belleville police responded to a home in the city’s east end following a report from a resident of a possible break and enter in progress at around 7:22 p.m. on Saturday.
Police say that officers spoke with the resident, who reported that an individual had attempted to gain entry through the front door.
Officers searched the residence and located a male hiding in a bedroom.
He was taken into custody without incident.
During the investigation, it was learned the male was known to the homeowner and that he was not authorized to be on the property.
As a result of the investigation, a 21-year-old Belleville man of no fixed address was arrested and charged with:
- Unlawfully in dwelling house
- Outstanding Belleville Police Service arrest warrants executed
He was released on an undertaking with a court date in January.
