Didsbury RCMP charges individual in connection with home invasion

November 3, 2026 - Didsbury, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Didsbury, Alta – On May 21, 2026, at approximately 7:37 p.m., Didsbury RCMP responded to a home invasion in Didsbury.  A suspect wearing a surgical mask entered the victim’s residence armed with a knife. The victim was inside at the time, and the suspect demanded money and her phone. The suspect threatened her with bodily harm prior to fleeing the scene on foot.

Police surrounded the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The scene was examined and an article of clothing worn by the suspect was located nearby. The item was later sent for DNA analysis which led to the identity of the suspect.

On Nov. 3, 2026, Didsbury RCMP located and arrested the suspect at a residence in Didsbury.

A 57-year-old resident of Didsbury, has been charged with the following offences:

• Robbery;
• Break & enter a dwelling house;
• Disguise with intent to commit an offence;
• Uttering threats; and
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Following a Judicial Interim Release Hearing (JIR), the individual was remanded and is scheduled to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Didsbury on Nov. 4, 2026.

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