By Erika Rolling

RCMP

Bezanson man arrested for downtown Grande Prairie break and enter

Jun 30, 2022 | 9:33 AM

The Grande Prairie RCMP has laid charges following an investigation of a downtown break and enter of a business.

On June 26, 2022, police responded to a break and enter in the 1100 block of 100 Street in Grande Prairie.

Video surveillance footage was reviewed and foot patrols were executed, with officers identifying two vehicles and a hotel room associated with the suspects.

Two suspects were subsequently arrested on outstanding warrants and search warrants were obtained.

During police search, Mounties discovered the following:

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• Recovered stolen property from the business
• Clothing worn by the suspects during the break-in
• A small amount of suspected crystal methamphetamine
• Brass knuckles

30-year-old Michael Siemens of Bezanson has been charged with:

• Possession of a weapon contrary to an order X2
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 X2
• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon

The second individual, a 35-year-old woman for High Prairie is also facing charges. She is not being named at this time as the information has not been sworn.

Siemens was released from custody on a release order following a judicial hearing and will appear in Grande Prairie Provincial Court on July 18, 2022.