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Suspect charged in connection to Devonshire Mall break-and-enter; second suspect outstanding

41-year-old Michael Bernard is wanted in connection to a break-and-enter at a business inside Devonshire Mall on Sept. 23, 2024
41-year-old Michael Bernard is wanted in connection to a break-and-enter at a business inside Devonshire Mall on Sept. 23, 2024

A suspect has been charged in connection to a break-and-enter at a business inside Devonshire Mall, while a second suspect remains wanted by police. 

On Sept. 23, police say two suspects allegedly broke into the BB Branded store in the early morning hours and stole approximately 100 name-brand shoes, valued at over $7,500. 

The investigation determined the suspects loaded the stolen merchandise into a vehicle and later returned in a different vehicle to steal additional items.

Owner of BB Branded at Devonshire Mall says four people burglarized his store on Monday Sept. 23, 2024
Owner of BB Branded at Devonshire Mall says four people burglarized his store on Monday Sept. 23, 2024

Police were able to identify both suspects. 

A 50-year-old woman was taken into custody in Kingsville and was charged with break-and-enter (place other than a dwelling), possession of break-and-enter tools, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and failure to comply with a probation order. 

A warrant has been issued for a second outstanding suspect. 

41-year-old Michael Bernard is wanted for two counts of break-and-enter, two counts of possession of break-and-enter tools, two counts of wearing a disguise to commit an offence, two counts of operation of a vehicle while prohibited and two counts of failing to comply with a release order.

Bernard is described as a white male, 5’8” tall, with a medium build, brown hair, and brown eyes.

Anyone with information about the incident or Bernard’s whereabouts is asked to call the Target Base Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4350. 

Tip can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at http://catchcrooks.com.

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