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Tip leads to arrest of suspect during break and enter in progress

Mar 18, 2019 | 2:02 PM

RCMP say a tip from the public helped lead to the arrest of a suspect during a break and enter in progress last week.

On Mar. 14 at approximately 2:45 a.m., Mounties responded to a call for a break and enter in progress at an apartment complex on 52 Avenue.

Upon arrival, members found two men in the parking garage attempting to steal a vehicle.  

Police arrested one suspect but the other fled on foot and escaped.

Jeremy Hiebert, 38, of Red Deer faces 24 Criminal Code offences, including break and enter, theft of motor vehicle, resist/obstruct peace officer, possession of stolen property under $5,000, two counts of possession of a controlled substance, four counts of failure to comply with condition of undertaking or recognizance and two counts of unsafe storage of firearms.

In addition, Hiebert also faces two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, two of possession of firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized, two counts of possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition, two more of possession of weapon obtained by commission of offence and founr counts of possession contrary to order.

RCMP say Hiebert remains in custody and will appear in court in Red Deer on Mar. 25.

Mounties point-out they were made aware of this break and enter by a resident who saw suspicious activity and called police.

Police highlight the importance of reporting suspicious activity and encourage residents to call Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Officers note public tips drastically increase the chances of solving a crime or stopping one in progress.

Red Deer RCMP continue to investigate the incident. 

(With files from Red Deer RCMP)