On. Feb.12, 2022, Coronation RCMP received a report of a break and enter in progress at the County of Paintearth shop, located just west of Castor, Alta. officers attended and located the suspect. The suspect was arrested without incident.
As a result of the investigation, a 27-year-old male of Vermilion, Alta. has been charged with the following:
- Break and Enter with intent
- Theft Under $5,000
- Mischief to Property
He was released from custody with his appearance set for March 11, 2022, at Coronation Provincial Court, but he failed to attend, and a warrant for his arrest has been issued.
In a small community the problems associated with property related crimes are amplified. As part of our Rural Crime Reduction Strategy, we encourage members of the public/businesses to report suspicious activity.
Members of the public who want to report suspect suspicious activity or property related crime in their community can call local police, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers is always anonymous.