A 37-year-old man from Sussex, N.B., has been charged in connection with a series of break and enters in the Sussex region.
On December 6, 2023, members of the Sussex RCMP detachment responded to a report of an individual who was unlawfully in a residence on Freeze Court, in Sussex. The individual left the scene before police arrived, however, a subsequent investigation identified a 37-year-old man as a person of interest.
On December 25, police received a report of a break and enter at a residence on Pitt Street. A short time later, a report of a second break and enter at a separate residence on Pitt Street was reported. It was determined by police that the same 37-year-old man was responsible for both of these break and enters.
On January 7, 2024, police responded to a report of a break and enter at a residence on Lansdown Avenue. While investigating, police located the 37-year-old man nearby, and arrested him without incident. Subsequent to the arrest, police searched the man and seized stolen property, quantities of crystal methamphetamine, and a prohibited firearm.
On January 8, Justin Muir appeared in Saint John Provincial Court, and was charged with:
- Break, enter and theft
- Possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition
- Possession of a prohibited firearm
- Possession of a firearm while prohibited
- Breach of probation.
He was remanded into custody, and is scheduled to return to court on January 15 for a bail hearing.
Anyone with information about, or who suspects, illegal activity in their neighbourhood is asked to contact their local police. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.
The investigation is ongoing.