Various RCMP detachments in and around Southern Alberta have been investigating a spree of break and enters of golf courses and other businesses. 

Many of these incidents have happened in January and February, in several counties surrounding Calgay. 

In an RCMP release, it states that a man and a woman are believed to be responsible for the crimes and a Volkswagen Jetta was identified. 

On Friday (Feb 9.) Cochrane Crime Reduction Unit (Cochrane CRU) with help from the Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (SAD CRU) and the City of Calgary Tactical Unit (CPS TAC) proceeded with a search warrant at a North Calgary residence. 

A woman was arrested and the following stolen property, along with other items, was found and seized:

  • Laptops
  • Motorcycles
  • Firearms
  • ID’s and ID counterfeiting equipment
  • Tools and bikes
  • Canadian currency
  • Safes
  • Golf accessories
RCMPItems that were recovered. (Photo Credits - RCMP release). 

As a result of these seizures, RCMP had the evidence to link the three suspects to the many break-and-enters they were investigating.

The break-and-enters were at the following locations:

  • Winter Green Golf Course in Rocky View County;
  • Serenity Golf Club in Rocky View County;
  • Livingstone Golf Course in Rocky View County;
  • Silver Willow Sporting Club in Mountain View County;
  • Cottonwood Golf & Country Club in Foothills County;
  • Sirocco Golf Course in Foothills County;
  • Redwood Meadows Golf Course in Tsuut’ina;
  • Priddis Greens Golf Course in Foothills County;
  • River Spirit Golf Course in Calgary;
  • Water Valley Saloon in Water Valley; and
  • Kananaskis Country Golf Course in Kananaskis.

The 37-year-old resident of Calgary Kyle Nechiporenko has been charged with the following: 

  • Attempted Murder with a Firearm
  • Discharge a Firearm with Intent
  • B&E to Steal a Firearm
  • Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
  • Use of a Firearm while Committing an Offence
  • Use of Imitation Firearm while Committing an Offence
  • Failure to Comply with a Probation Order X 2
  • Theft Under $5000
  • Mischief Damage to Property Under $5000
  • Possession of Break-in Instruments
  • Disguise With Intent
  • Possession of a Firearm while knowing it is Prohibited X 2
  • Possession of a Firearm Contrary to Order X 2
  • Driving while Unauthorized
  • Break and Enter a Business X 11
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000

The 20-year-old resident of Calgary Soleil Wenas has been charged with the following:

  • Break and Enter to Steal a Firearm
  • Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
  • Use of a Firearm while Committing an Offence
  • Use of Imitation Firearm while Committing an Offence
  • Theft Under $5000
  • Possession of Break-in Instruments
  • Possession of a Firearm while Knowing it is Prohibited
  • Fail To Comply with a Release Order (x5)
  • Break and Enter a Business (x3)
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000

After a hearing, both Nechiporenko and Wenas will be appearing in Didsbury court later this week. 

The third woman, who was arrested at the residence, was charged with Break and Enter and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000.

She was released on an Undertaking to appear in Cochrane court on March 12. 

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