Three charged after string of break and enters

Sep 9, 2022 | 8:52 AM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – Three individuals have been charged in connection to a series of residential break and enters that occurred during the overnight hours of Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, in the Ross Glen, East Glen, Crestwood and Strachan Road areas of Medicine Hat.

An investigation completed by the Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol Section and Criminal Investigation Section (CIS) determined that a total of six residential properties and two commercial properties had been impacted, and three motor vehicles were stolen during the crime spree. Much of the stolen property included e-bikes, bicycles and televisions.

“Most of that property has been recovered as a result of the ongoing investigation. We are still outstanding with some property, and if anyone has any information relating to that, we would sure like to hear from them.” says acting Staff Sgt. Clarke White of the Medicine Hat Police.

The following individuals have been charged as a result of the investigation:

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William MacPhail, 18, of Medicine Hat is charged with four counts of break, enter and commit theft under $5,000, two counts of break, enter and commit theft over $5,000 and one count of possession of stolen property. MacPhail was released by way of a bail hearing and scheduled to appear in for court on Sept. 28.

Steven Slater, 47, of Medicine Hat has been charged with one count of possession of stolen property over $5,000. Slater was released by way of an undertaking and scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 23.

One youth who cannot be named in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act has been charged with one count of break, enter, and commit theft under $5,000. The youth was released by way of a youth undertaking and scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 24.

The investigation is still ongoing and anyone with any information that could assist is asked to contact investigators at 403-529-8400. Please refer to MHPS File #22-21228.

by Chris Brown & Gates Guarin

Three charged after string of break and enters

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