Trespass at Night – Charges Laid

File: 2025144022

At 3:50am Saturday morning (Feb 1), Charlottetown Police Services responded to a complaint of a male going through vehicles in the Hunt Avenue area.  Several Police units responded, a male was located inside a vehicle and was arrested following a brief struggle with Officers.

A 38 year old Charlottetown male has been charged with trespass at night, resist arrest and breach of probation.

The accused has been released from custody with conditions and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

Police would like to remind the public to take some effective and simple preventative measures such as:

1. Do not leave valuables such as purses, wallets and electronic devices in vehicles
2. Always keep your doors locked

Residents are also encouraged to immediately report suspicious activity to Police.  Police credit this arrest to the concerned citizen that reported this suspicious activity.

Anyone with information regarding these crimes may contact police at 902-629-4172, complete the tip section below or contact PEI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).