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By battlefordsNOW staff

POLICING

Public tip helps RCMP stop North Battleford break-in

Nov 14, 2025 | 2:03 PM

A man is facing charges after a Battlefords RCMP officer on night patrol was alerted to a break-in in progress early Thursday.

The officer was driving a marked police vehicle around 1:30 a.m. on Nov 13. when a member of the public flagged them down to report the crime underway at a business on 101 Street.

The officer went to the scene and saw a man in a ski mask attempting to break into the building with a crowbar.

The suspect ran when he saw the patrol vehicle, but RCMP said he was arrested moments later thanks to a no-through road in the area.

A 44-year-old North Battleford man is charged with break and enter, disguise with intent and possession of a break-in instrument.

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“The public’s help was instrumental in this case, especially given their report was given to an RCMP officer already on patrol in the area,” said Battlefords RCMP Detachment Commander Inspector Ryan How, in a release.

“The responding officer’s quick thinking and support from other detachment police officers resulted in the fast and safe arrest of the suspect. We each share responsibility for making our community safer – keeping police informed about what’s happening is a meaningful way to contribute.”

The accused appeared in North Battleford provincial court on Thursday. His next appearance is set for Nov. 24.

RCMP said the investigation is ongoing.

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