MARGATE, FLA. (WSVN) - A man has been arrested, accused of breaking and entering.
Vernon Wilkins was charged with burglary of an occupied dwelling on Wednesday.
Police said the 36-year-old broke into a couple’s apartment in Margate while they slept and made himself at home.
When he was confronted by one of the residents, he said he was there to fix something.
Officers found a gun magazine in Wilkins’ pocket and a gun on the couch.
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