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.