Manchester man charged with shop breaking
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January 8, 2022

Manchester man charged with shop breaking

MANCHESTER, Jamaica – The Mandeville police have charged a would-be thief who was caught after he allegedly broke into a shop in Mandeville, Manchester on Saturday. 

Charged is 33-year-old Zane Brown, otherwise called ‘Brainz’, of Old England district, Manchester.

Reports are that about 6:00 pm, the store assistant securely locked up the shop and went home. However, about 6:30 pm, she received a telephone call that the store was broken into. Upon her arrival, it was discovered that Brown had allegedly gained entry through the front window and was caught by security personnel in the plaza.

He was arrested and later charged with breaking with intent.

His court date is being finalised.

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