BREAK AND ENTER INVESTIGATION 26-13092

BREAK AND ENTER INVESTIGATION 
Two London men arrested

LONDON, ON (February 10, 2026) – Two London men have been charged after members of the London Police Service Uniformed Division responded to a break and enter in the downtown core.

Shortly before 1 a.m. this morning, a homeowner called 9-1-1 after two men wearing ski masks attempted to break into her residence in the area of Pall Mall and William streets.

Police were provided with a description of the two men who fled the area on foot.

Officers including members of the London Police Service (LPS) Canine Unit responded.

With the assistance of the LPS Canine Unit, the two men were located and arrested a short distance away.

Additionally, ski masks, a hatchet and knives discarded by the men as they fled from the residence were located with the assistance of the LPS Canine Unit.

As a result of the investigation, Justin Morris, 34, and Mark Patriquin, 36, both of London have been jointly charged with the following offences:

·       Break and enter with intent;

·       Possession of break in instruments; and,

·       Disguise with intent.

Both accused are scheduled to appear in London court on March 25, 2026, in relation to the charges.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.

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