Thursday, August 8, 2002

BUSINESSES BROKEN INTO
There were two break and enters reported to businesses at 129 Second Line West yesterday. Entered were the U-Scoop Store and The Teachers Helper. In both incidents the locks were spun out of the doors. There was no damage and only a small amount of cash taken from one of the stores.

RESIDENT ASSAULTED
This morning at 2:20, police were called to a residence on Alden Avenue where a break-in was in progress. A resident was assaulted by two persons who had broken into the home. Arrested and charged with break and enter and assault are Michael Baranyai, age 23, of 690 Douglas Street and Martin Miron, age 25, of 333 Goulais Avenue. They will appear in court on September 16.

YOUNG OFFENDERS CAUGHT
Early today, at 3:45 a.m., police were called to Electronic Universe on Pim Street. Two young offenders were found attempting to break into the rear of a delivery truck. They attempted to flee from officers but were caught a short distance away. Both have been charged with possessio