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Two charged after break-in at St. Thomas, Ont. fire scene

Firefighters work on the roof of a home on Malakoff Street in St. Thomas, Ont. on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. (Sean Irvine / CTV News) Firefighters work on the roof of a home on Malakoff Street in St. Thomas, Ont. on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. (Sean Irvine / CTV News)
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St. Thomas police say an observant neighbour caught a break and enter in progress at the scene of a fire-damaged home.

Police were called Thursday morning when a Malakoff Street resident reportedly saw two unknown males enter a home damaged by fire.

The home was the scene of a fire earlier this week. No one was injured but the home is not believed to be salvageable.

The two males reportedly used a nearby extension ladder to enter through a window on the roof.

Both were quickly located nearby by police.

As a result of speedy intervention, there was no new damage reported and nothing was taken from the residence.

Police say both males were charged under the Trespass to Property Act.

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