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By Jett Schwaier

POLICE

Tompkins man charged with multiple break-ins in southwest Saskatchewan

Feb 9, 2026 | 5:07 PM

A 42-year-old man from Tompkins, Saskatchewan, faces multiple charges following a series of alleged break-ins and fraud-related incidents across southern Saskatchewan, according to the RCMP.

Leader RCMP said officers began investigating after a business in Abbey reported a break-and-enter on Jan. 6, as police determined a suspect broke into the business shortly before 3 a.m. and stole a box of cigarettes.

As part of the investigation, officers executed a search warrant on Feb. 5 at a residence in Tompkins, to which RCMP said they seized break-in tools, a large quantity of illicit tobacco and a significant amount of cash, resulting in the arrest of an adult male at the home.

Police said further investigation linked the suspect to a break-and-enter at a business in Gull Lake in October 2025, as well as an attempted fraud at a Swift Current business in the Fall of 2025.

Cody Kemick of Tompkins, Saskatchewan, is charged with two counts of break-and-enter, two counts of mischief under $5,000, and one count each of fraud, use of a forged document, wearing a disguise with intent, possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000, possession of counterfeit money and possession of unstamped tobacco under the Excise Act.

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Kemick appeared in Swift Current provincial court on Feb. 6.

RCMP continue to ask that any information related to the investigation, or who may have had items stolen in southern Saskatchewan, be reported by contacting police at 310-RCMP.

Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)