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By Nigel Maxwell

Crime

Prince Albert police investigate $40,000 electronics heist

Jan 26, 2022 | 1:38 PM

A man who broke into a business and stole $40,000 worth of cell phones and laptops, is on the run from police.

The incident happened on Jan.16, at approximately 9:30 a.m. The business is located in the 500 Block of 15th St. E.

According to a statement from police, an unknown man smashed the front window with a hammer and damaged display cases inside before fleeing. He is believed to have been involved in similar incidents at other locations as well.

A photo provided of the suspect. (Prince Albert Police)

Anyone with information about the crime, is asked to call the Prince Albert Police Service or Crime Stoppers. They can also submit a tip online.

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Weapons investigation

In a separate and unrelated matter, five people are facing firearms charges after police were dispatched Friday afternoon, to a complaint about a possible impaired driver in the 2200 block of Sixth Ave. E.

A vehicle, with a stolen license plate was located, and the driver then attempted to flee and made contact with a police vehicle, before colliding with a cement barrier.

Upon further investigation, police located knives, a loaded sawed-off shotgun, and a sawed-off firearm.

A total of five people have been charged in this investigation.

A photo provided of the weapons seized. (Prince Albert Police)

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