By rdnewsNOW staff

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Red Deer RCMP make arrest during break and enter in progress

Jan 27, 2026 | 4:29 PM

A local man is facing charges after Mounties arrested a suspect during a break and enter in progress last week.

On Jan. 21, 2026, at 7:52 a.m. Red Deer RCMP responded to a break and enter in progress at a residence in the Highland Green Estates area of Red Deer. Officers arrived almost immediately and say they observed a masked male inside the residence.  

Police gained entrance to the residence and say the male fled through a balcony door attempting to evade officers. The male was caught by police and arrested without further incident. 

RCMP says their investigation confirmed the male suspect had forced entry through the balcony door and the incident was targeted. 

RCMP have charged Red Deer resident Robert Mattinson, 33, with: 

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• Break and enter with intent
• Possession of break-in instruments
• Disguised with intent to commit an offence
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Uttering threats against a person

Mounties say Mattinson was brought before a Justice of the Peace and was released on conditions. His next court date is set for Feb. 11, 2026, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer.