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Saskatchewan RCMP lay 76 charges after string of break-ins across 43 communities

February 17, 2026 - Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan
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Saskatchewan RCMP’s South District Investigative Team – with the assistance of specialized RCMP analysts – arrested and charged a man after investigating a lengthy span of break-ins spanning from Hudson Bay to Torquay, SK. 

In May 2025, Saskatchewan RCMP’s South District section dedicated an investigative team and launched a broader probe into a series of property crimes reported across the district. Investigators identified 74 reports of break-ins they believed to be connected. These reports occurred in 43 communities and the surrounding areas in southern Saskatchewan between September 2019 and February 2026. 

It was determined that a cumulative total of approximately $50,000 cash had been stolen. Other items that had been stolen included debit/credit cards, gift cards, alcohol, antique coins, and other various items. The type of buildings broken into included, but are not limited to, local businesses, town offices, post offices, community centers, and more. At this time, investigators are not aware of any homes being broken into.

As a result of this investigation and in consultation with Saskatchewan Crown Prosecution office, 57-year-old Michael Arsenault from Regina, SK, is charged with:

  • 62 counts, breaking and entering, Section 348(1)(b), of the Criminal Code;
  • 12 counts, attempting to break and enter with intent, Section 348(1)(a), of the Criminal Code;
  • one count, possession of property under $5,000 obtained by crime, Section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code; and
  • one count, possession of property over $5,000 obtained by crime, Section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

He is scheduled to appear in Regina Provincial Court on February 18th, 2026. 

“At the core of this investigation are the communities who have been impacted. This may not be a violent crime, but it’s crime that is extremely damaging to those communities who lost valuables and funds and felt their safety has been compromised,” says Inspector Jillian McLaren, Saskatchewan RCMP South District Operations Officer. “I’m incredibly proud of the work done by our team for working together, connecting the dots, laying charges, and restoring a sense of security for these communities.”

If you have more information about this investigation or perhaps were victim of a break and enter between September 2019 to February 2026 and did not previously report it to the police – call the Saskatchewan RCMP at 310-RCMP. You can also submit details online using Saskatchewan RCMP’s Online Crime Reporting tool. To report information anonymously, contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

Communities Impacted & number of public buildings broken into 

*All dates listed are “on or about,” said date

*All locations are “at or near,” said community

  1. September 6, 2019 – Briercrest, SK – three public buildings 
  2. October 24, 2019 – Lipton, SK – one public building 
  3. October 31, 2019 – Cupar, SK – two public buildings
  4. November 7, 2019 – Spy Hill, SK – two public buildings 
  5. November 14, 2019 – Qu’Appelle, SK - one public building 
  6. December 5, 2019 – Torquay, SK - three public buildings  
  7. June 12, 2020 – Sceptre, SK – one public building
  8. July 10, 2020 – Val Marie, SK – one public building
  9. July 29, 2020 – Imperial, SK – three public buildings
  10. September 30, 2020 – Griffin, SK – two public buildings
  11. November 25, 2020 – Rush Lake, SK – one public building
  12. November 30, 2020 – Muenster, SK – one public building
  13. November 30, 2020 – Lake Lenore, SK – two public buildings
  14. January 8, 2021 – Archerwill, SK – one public building
  15. January 28, 2021 – Willow Bunch, SK –  two public buildings
  16. March 13, 2021 – Radville, SK – two public buildings
  17. April 16, 2021 – Loreburn, SK – four public buildings
  18. October 15, 2021 – Wood Mountain, SK – one public building
  19. March 19, 2022 – Glenbain, SK – one public building
  20. May 20, 2022 – Parkbeg, SK – one public building
  21. June 17, 2022 – Cedoux, SK – one public building
  22. August 12, 2022 – Watrous, SK – one public building
  23. September 6, 2022 – Consul, SK – one public building
  24. September 28, 2022 – Humboldt, SK – one public building
  25. March 31, 2023 – Lampman, SK – one public building
  26. April 26, 2023 – Vanguard, SK – three public buildings
  27. June 29, 2026 – Eatonia, SK – one public building
  28. June 27, 2024 – Manitou Beach, SK – one public building
  29. July 11, 2024 – Herschel, SK – one public building
  30. August 2, 2024 – Rama, SK – one public building
  31. January 10, 2025 – Wadena, SK – one public building
  32. March 31, 2025 – Okla, SK – one public building
  33. March 31, 2025 – Preeceville, SK – one public building
  34. April 1, 2025 – Canora, SK – two public buildings
  35. April 2, 2025 – Foam Lake, SK – four public buildings
  36. May 9, 2025 – Carlyle, SK – three public buildings
  37. June 2, 2025 – Eston, SK – four public buildings
  38. July 1, 2025 – Hudson Bay, SK – one public building
  39. September 13, 2025 – Whitewood, SK – one public building
  40. October 29, 2025 – Biggar, SK – three public buildings
  41. December 16, 2025 – Theodore, SK – one public building
  42. January 19, 2026 – Beechy, SK – one public building
  43. February 6, 2026 – Wynyard, SK – one public building
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