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By Nigel Maxwell

Crime

Police report weekend spike in property crime

Apr 20, 2021 | 10:00 AM

Prince Albert Police are reminding the public to keep all valuables out of site and properly secured.

This comes after several reports over the weekend of property theft and break and enters to sheds and garages.

In a number of cases, the vehicles or outbuildings were left unlocked overnight.

A 26-year-old man was charged in connection to an incident Saturday evening.

Police responded to a report of a break and enter in progress at a business in the unit of 17th St. W.

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A man matching the witness description of the suspect was found nearby. Dakota Kahpeechoose, who was charged with break and enter and breach of court-ordered probation is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday

Robbery

Prince Albert Police responded to a report of a robbery Saturday evening in the area around the 1600 Block of Sixth Ave. E..

Two teenage boys reported they were walking near the railroad tracks when they were approached by a man and a woman. The man then reportedly threatened them with a knife before fleeing with a bag containing snack foods.

No one was injured and police continue to investigate.

The man was described as being 5’6” tall with a black hat, blue mask, black shirt, black jogging pants, and a tattoo on his right forearm. He was wearing numerous silver and gold chains around his neck.

The woman was described as being 5’4” tall wearing a black bunnyhug and short hair that has been bleached.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

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