Posted by : Rita Sittler  On November 14th, 2024 3:00 pm

      

Two males have been charged after investigation into a break and enter to a local business this summer.

On August 29, 2024, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) responded to a report of a break and enter that had occurred at a commercial property located in the 700 block of 20th Street NE.  Investigators determined that two individuals had unlawfully entered the premises, stealing a significant amount of cash and various products.

During the investigation completed by the Criminal Investigation Section it was also discovered that the incident was orchestrated with the assistance of a former employee who possessed detailed knowledge of the business's operations and security measures.

Resulting from the investigation, Kallon Matchett (33 years old), and Nicolas Belanger (35 years old), both of Medicine Hat, have been charged with break and enter, and theft exceeding $5,000. Additionally, a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Alexandra Chilson (22 years old), of Swift Current, Saskatchewan. 

The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may result.

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