Break-ins at public schools in Oshawa prompt charges for two

A string of break-ins in Oshawa schools has resulted in charges for two men.

Multiple schools suffered break-ins between April and March, during which laptops, computer monitors, and phone chargers, according to Durham Police.

On May 11, officers raided a home on George Street, a residential cul-de-sac just west of Ritson Rd. They arrested two men at the scene and claimed they found numerous school electronics.

Andrew Macauley, 32 of Whitby is charged with;

• five counts of break-and-enter,
• five counts of possession of break-in instruments,
• four counts of possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000,
• possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000,
• two possession of methamphetamine,
• possession of an unspecified Schedule III substance, and
• six counts of failure to comply with probation orders

Matthew McBride, 38 of Oshawa, is charged with;

• possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000,
• possession of methamphetamine, and
• possession of an unspecified Schedule III substance

Macauley remains in custody and McBride was released with conditions. Anyone with information can call police at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2171 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).