On March 11, 2020, at approximately 12:30PM, Medicine Hat Police Service received a 9-1-1 call reporting a break and enter in progress to a residence located in the 200 block of 13 Street SW.

The home owner was able to give an excellent physical description of the lone suspect as well as the direction they ran from the home.

Several patrol members attended to the area and based on the description from the complainant the suspect was spotted in the 1600 block of Bomford Crescent SW. When the suspect spotted Police he attempted to avoid apprehension but his bad luck continued and he was quickly taken into custody.

A search of the suspect after arrest revealed several items that had been stolen from the residence.

A 40 year male, has been charged with one count of break, enter and theft. He is currently in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

Media Contact:

S/Sgt Trevor Humphries
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461