Cold Lake Man Arrested for Day-long Break-in Spree

On January 2nd, the Cold Lake RCMP detachment received a complaint at 7:30 pm of a male going through vehicles in the Wildwood trailer park area. RCMP quickly responded and located the suspect involved in several vehicles.

Earlier in the day, at 10:42 am, the RCMP received a call regarding a male who had broken into a vehicle, in the 52 avenue area, and stolen several items; including a wallet with credit cards and ID. The caller had not caught the suspect in the act. However, police were able to determine through an investigation that it was the same suspect.

Charges are pending against an 18 year old male from Cold Lake.