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Some items recovered

Arrests made after electronics stolen from business

Dec 9, 2020 | 10:50 AM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – Two Medicine Hat men have been arrested and are facing charges after a break-in and theft on Dec. 8.

Medicine Hat Police Service says officers responded in the early morning to an alarm at a business in the 1200 block of Kingsway Avenue. Police found the business had been forcefully entered and more than $5,000 worth of electronics were stolen.

Two men were arrested following further investigation.

A 34-year-old male is charged with breaking and entering a business and committing theft over $5,000. He is also charged with wearing a disguise in the commission of an offence.

A 37-year-old male is charged with possession of stolen property under $5000 and possession of a controlled substance.

The first court appearance for both is set for Feb. 16, 2021.

Some of the stolen property was recovered and returned to the owner. Police are searching for the remainder of the stolen property.