A rural resident reported they received an alert on their home security system indicating their residence had been broken into and the suspects were currently inside during the morning of December 15.

The resident was able to remotely view the suspects in the residence on their home surveillance system. Strathmore RCMP members responded to the residence in the area of Township Road 244 and Range Road 255 they searched the property and caught two suspects attempting to flee a short distance away in nearby vegetation, a pickup truck was also found near the property linked to the suspects.

The vehicle was towed and searched which uncovered a number of break-in tools including a cordless saw and cable cutters. Several propane tanks, illicit drugs, and other electronic devices also believed to be stolen were recovered. An examination of the truck revealed it was comprised of parts from at least three vehicles, the majority of which were established as stolen.

“Timely reporting of this matter was a significant advantage in the response and apprehension of the individuals involved in this break-in. Motion sensing cameras are becoming more cost effective and can play a significant role in securing properties in our rural areas," said Staff Sergeant Mark Wielgosz – Detachment Commander Strathmore RCMP.

Brian Tanner and Jamie Davies both residents of Calgary were transported to Strathmore Detachment where they were held for a bail hearing.

Tanner was charged with:

  • Break and Enter with Intent to Commit an Offence
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
  • Possession of Break in Tool
  • Failure to Comply with a Release Order

Davies was charged with:

  • Break and Enter with Intent to Commit an Offence
  • Failure to Comply with a Release Order

Both Tanner and Davies were remanded into custody and held for a future court date. At the time of their arrest, Tanner was bound by a release order with conditions, and a Conditional Sentence Order having been convicted on five counts of Break and Enter, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, and Failure to Comply with Release Conditions. Davies was bound by a release order with conditions stemming from two police investigations for Theft, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, and Possession of a Controlled Substance.