Fort Saskatchewan and Vegreville RCMP arrest male for Break and Enter

On Feb. 6, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Fort Saskatchewan RCMP were dispatched to a report of a break and enter in progress at an oil lease site on range road 181 north of highway of 16 in Lamont County. A vehicle was observed on video surveillance parked at the gate entrance to the property and an unknown person was observed walking around the site.

The property rep contacted police right away and provided continuous updates until police arrived at the scene. Fort Saskatchewan and Vegreville RCMP located a male on the property. A 52-year-old male, resident of Yellowhead County, Alta. was arrested and charges are currently pending for break and enter, mischief and possession of stolen property. Following the arrest, a search of the male’s vehicle was conducted and officers seized cooper wire from the oil lease site.

“The timely reporting to police by the property rep allowed us to respond immediately and arrest the male before they were able to flee the area or commit further offences.”  says Cpl. Jolee Marianicz, Public Information Officer, Fort Saskatchewan RCMP.

The Fort Saskatchewan RCMP would like to remind area residents to report suspicious persons, vehicles or activity to their local police. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).

Corporal Jolee Marianicz
Fort Saskatchewan RCMP-GRC