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Man arrested for business break-in

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St. Albert RCMP cruisers at headquarters station in St. Albert April 10, 2017.

RCMP have arrested a man after a break-in to a local business.

In the early morning of Feb. 2, the RCMP responded to a break-and-enter at a business on Muir Drive. RCMP say the suspect gained entry by force and the surveillance video showed footage of a suspect taking various electronics.

Jesse Donald Michael Welsh, 34, was arrested and faces charges of break-and-enter and committing theft, two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, five counts of failing to comply with conditions of release and possession of a controlled substance.

The RCMP says property crime and crime reduction remains a priority. Residents are reminded to follow the #9PM Routine and to report any suspicious activity to police in their neighbourhoods.

If you have information about any crime, call St. Albert RCMP at 7804587700. If you would like to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), online at p3tips.com, or with the P3 Tips app. Crime Stoppers does not collect information about your identity. A tip leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.

 


Jennifer Henderson

About the Author: Jennifer Henderson

Jennifer Henderson is the editor of the St. Albert Gazette and has been with Great West Media since 2015
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