London man charged after two home break-ins

London police say a 30-year-old man is facing charges after two residences were broken into over the weekend.

A man entered a residence in the 400 block of Oxford Street East around 6:30 a.m. on Saturday.

Police say the man removed property from the home and proceeded to break into another nearby residence a short time later.

At about 7:15 a.m., a citizen observed the second break and enter and contacted police.

Officers attended the residence and arrested a suspect male without incident.

Police say a search of the suspect yielded approximately 73 grams of fentanyl.

As a result of the investigation, the London man has been charged with the following offences:

The accused remains in custody and is expected to re-appear in London court on Oct. 30, in relation to the charges.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at [phone] or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.