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Arrest made in high school theft investigation

Police say the 21-year-old accused posed as a student to gain access to computer equipment
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File photo. Kenneth Armstrong/Village Media

NEWS RELEASE
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE
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South Simcoe Police Service officers have made an arrest following a theft at a Bradford high school.

On Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 at approximately 10:30 a.m., police were called to Bradford District High School on Professor Day Drive in Bradford. Once on scene, officers learned that just before 9:30 a.m., an unknown male suspect entered the school. The suspect was approached by staff and he identified himself as a new registrant, which the school was expecting. The suspect then entered a classroom and stole computer equipment before leaving the school.

On Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 at 12:30 a.m., police responded to a Bradford home for an unwanted person call. As a result of an investigation, a man was arrested at the scene in connection with the theft and police seized a number of items.

Charged with theft and possession of property obtained by crime is 21-year-old Thomas Burt of Maple. The accused was transported to South Division and subsequently released with a future court date.

Thank you to the public and the media for your assistance. By working together, we can make a difference and help keep our communities safe.

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