Pair accused of disabling cameras, locks at Sault apartment building

An undated exterior photo of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service Division 2 building. (Sault Ste. Marie Police Service/Facebook)

Police in Sault Ste. Marie have charged two men following an investigation into tampered security cameras and door locks at a residential building on the city.

Police said the incidents occurred at a multi-unit residence in the 600 block of Wellington Street East on March 4.

911 operators received a report that security measures at the building had been compromised.

“An investigation revealed the two accused – who are not lawful tenants of the building – tampered with security measures to allow other non-tenants into the building,” the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service said in a news release.

Police said officers located a 56-year-old man in connection with the incident on March 6 and took him into custody. He is charged with one count of mischief for interfering with the lawful use, enjoyment, or operation of property and was released from custody on an undertaking. His first court date is set for June 1.

The second suspect remained at large for several more days until police located him on March 11.

The 30-year-old was also charged with mischief for interfering with the lawful use, enjoyment, or operation of property. In addition, he faces seven counts of failing to comply with a probation order.

Unlike the first accused, the 30-year-old was held in custody pending a bail hearing.