A 16-year-old has been charged after attempting to break into a construction vehicle on Armstrong Street in Bracebridge.
According to police, on Aug. 7 at approximately 3 a.m., Bracebridge OPP officers conducting a general patrol in the area of Armstrong Street observed two youths attempting to break into a car parked in a commercial parking lot.
Upon arrival, police said officers spoke with the youths. One 14-year-old youth was cooperative and engaged in a conversation with officers about their actions.
Officers said the other 16-year-old youth did not respond well to officers and was later arrested and charged with the following offences:
- Possession of Break-In Instruments
- Mischief
- Resist Peace Officer
- Obstruct Peace Officer
- Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
- Being intoxicated in a public place
The accused is slated to appear in court on Oct. 1.
