From Red Deer RCMP:
On Jan. 22, 2019 at approximately 1:30 a.m., Red Deer RCMP arrested a man during a break and enter in progress at a business in the area of 77 Street and Gaetz Avenue.
Following two previous break-ins at the same location, police were conducting surveillance, based on an investigation into those incidents.
On January 22, police observed a male force entry into the premises and attempt to steal copper wire.
Riley Badger, a 23-year-old male from Red Deer was charged with six Criminal Code offences, including:
- ·Break and enter (x2)
- ·Theft under $5000 (x2)
- ·Posses break-in instruments
- ·Mischief under $5000
He was released on bail and will appear in court in Red Deer on February 6, 2019.