From Halifax Police:
At 6:40 pm east members responded to a break and enter in progress at an apartment complex in the 0-100 block of Lakefront drive.
Two males were reported to be breaking into the coin operated laundry rooms. Officers discovered two break and enters and damaged coin operated washing machines. A 23 year old male was arrested nearby. He is being held for court facing 2 counts of break and enter, 2 counts of mischief , 2 counts of breaching a probation order, 1 count of breaching a recognizance and possession of break and enter tools. He will appear in morning court. Investigators are attempting to identify the second male involved.
Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact police at 490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or texting a tip – Tip 202 + your message to 274637.