Oakville teen charged with several break and enters

Halton Regional Police have charged a 16-year-old Oakville teen with four counts of break and enter.

The incidents happened during the nighttime hours of December 11-12.

The youth is also facing ten counts of fail to comply recognizance.

Police say the teen has been previously arrested and charged for similar crimes.

Halton police are reminding residents to be vigilante and secure all doors and windows at night or when out of the house. They also suggest setting existing alarm systems and set exterior motion lights to turn on overnight.