The Prince Albert Police Service Reduction Team (CRT) have arrested a 30-year-old man in relation to a break-and-enter at a hotel on Sept. 2.
Police said officers received a report of a break-and-enter at a hotel in the 300 block of 38th Street West. According to an RCMP member, someone stole a firearm and other police equipment from a hotel room.
Police said CRT members identified a male suspect and located him at a residence in the 900 block of 2nd Street East. During the investigation, they located him at a residence in the 900 block of 2nd Street East. Investigators deemed the incident high risk and categorized it as a critical incident. In response, they called specialized resources.
Police stated that a 30-year-old man surrendered to officers. Officers placed him in custody without incident. A search warrant was executed at the residence.
Police charged the 30-year-old man with Break-and-Enter with Intent and Breach of Release Order. The man made his first court appearance Friday.
Earlier the same day, Saskatchewan RCMP arrested a 42-year-old man in relation to the same incident. Subsequently, he made his first court appearance Friday.
On Wednesday, the Prince Albert Police Service and the Saskatchewan RCMP said they were searching for the thief who broke into an officer’s hotel room early that day.
Police said an RCMP officer discovered the theft after midnight on Sept. 2 at a hotel on 38th Street West.
Police said three men and one woman entered the locked room and stole an RCMP service pistol, magazines, a baton, pepper spray, a grey RCMP shirt, and other personal belongings. Furthermore, through the ground search near the hotel, authorities discovered a conducted energy device. A duty jacket, a vest, a body-worn camera, and a radio were also stolen.
Police said as a result of the investigation in the hotel area, officers and RCMP members found and recovered many of the stolen items.
Additionally, police said officers continue to identify additional suspects and recover any remaining police equipment.
In a statement, the Saskatchewan RCMP stated, “Police equipment is for police use and we work to keep it safe and secure. Initial review of the incident indicates the officer stored their equipment securely. The suspects broke into a secure location illegally and stole the equipment. The pistol, conducted energy weapon, cartridges, baton and spray were in a locked box.”
Saskatchewan RCMP added that, “It is illegal to impersonate a police officer. If you notice anything else concerning, or if anything seems “off” during an encounter with police, call your local police service or Crime Stoppers.”
The investigation remains ongoing and police presence in this 900 block of 2nd Street East has now ended.
Saskatchewan RCMP said they continue to work with the Prince Albert Police Service.
