Police charge man in relation to break-ins

Police have charged a man in relation to a series of break-ins of churches and community centres in the area of Bronson Avenue and Somerset Street West from mid-June to July 9.

Shawn Desrosiers, 39, of Ottawa, is charged with four counts of breaking and entering. He will appear in court today.

Anyone with information related to these break-ins is asked to contact the police break and enter unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 4533 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS).