Police charge Charlottetown man with midday break-in at city home

 A 55-year-old Charlottetown man has been charged with breaking into a home on Dorchester Street.

Police said the homeowner had returned to their residence around 1 p.m. Monday to find a man making his way down a staircase located behind the home.

When the homeowner confronted the suspect he fled. Police say they were able to locate him a few hours later.

The man has been charged with break and enter and has been released with conditions. 

He will appear in provincial court at a later date.

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