Two charged in Pincher Creek break and enter investigation

It was on Nov. 7, 2024, when Pincher Creek RCMP received a complaint of a break and enter at a rural residence. The victim told police that a safe with several firearms and various other items was stolen from their property.

Police said their investigation determined the victim was targeted through a construction contractor who had hired known criminals, and they soon executed a search warrant that recovered one firearm and other items.

Two Pincher Creek residents were charged in relation to the incident.

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Two Pincher Creek residents are facing multiple charges in a break-and-enter investigation.

On November 7, 2024, Pincher Creek RCMP received a complaint of a break and enter at a rural residence. The victim told police that a safe with several firearms and various other items was stolen from their property.

Police determined that the victim was targeted through a construction contractor who had hired known criminals, and they soon executed a search warrant that recovered one firearm and other items.

Two Pincher Creek residents have been charged in relation to the break and enter, along with numerous other criminal offences.

Craig Peterson, 34, has been charged with 18 criminal offences, including:

Break and Enter to Steal Firearms
Wearing a Disguise
Various firearms offences
Failing to comply with a Firearms Prohibition Order

Courtney Periard, 37, has been charged with 5 criminal offences, including:

Break and Enter to Steal Firearms
Wearing a Disguise

Both are scheduled to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Pincher Creek on December 5.

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by Christian Oldale

Two charged in Pincher Creek break and enter investigation

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