Kingston woman arrested after theft, break and enter at downtown residence

A woman, previously known to the victim and his roommate, has been arrested after a break and enter and theft at the victim’s residence.

At approximately 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020 the accused female entered the downtown Kingston residence of the male victim without invitation, according to a release from Kingston Police, dated Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. Upon entering the residence, police say the accused proceeded to steal a bottle of alcohol and then approached the victim as he slept and removed a wallet, containing Canadian currency and identification, from the pocket of the pants that he was wearing. The victim’s roommate heard the accused speaking aloud prior to fleeing from the residence and recognized the voice to be that of an individual that they had previously had interactions with, according to the release.

Investigation by police revealed the identity of the accused who was known to them through previous dealings and investigations.

According to the release, police located and arrested the accused on Saturday Dec. 12, 2020. She was subsequently transported to police headquarters where she was held to attend a bail hearing at a later date.

A 35-year-old local woman was charged with break enter and commit/dwelling-house and theft under $5000.