UPDATE: Cold Lake RCMP says an arrest has been made in connection with a pair of recent break and enters.
On July 9, 2026, Cold Lake CRU, with the assistance of Cold Lake General Investigation Section, Cold Lake RCMP detachment, and Alberta RCMP Police Dog Services (PDS), executed a search warrant on a residence in the 5000 block of 47 Street in Cold Lake. Subsequently, a 42-year-old man was arrested and charged with five counts of break and enter, eight counts of wearing a disguise with intent, and mischief damage to property.
“Your willingness to work with investigators played an important role in advancing this investigation and ultimately led to an arrest. We recognize the significant impact this suspect’s actions had on our local business community,” says Constable Jordan Walker of the Cold Lake Crime Reduction Unit. “Affected businesses should expect to hear from Cold Lake RCMP in the coming weeks for further follow- up as the court case progresses”.
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The Cold Lake RCMP is investigating two break and enters in the community.
Officials reported that on July 8, Mounties responded to two local businesses. The RCMP said between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m., an unknown suspect smashed through the front doors of Frame N Things, and Authentic 1948, both located on 50 Avenue in Cold Lake.
The detachment is asking all businesses in the area to check their surveillance footage between those time frames for any sightings of the suspect.
The suspect is described as a man who was wearing a dark hoodie, green pants, black shoes, and a grey hat.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cold Lake RCMP at 780-594-3302.
Tips can also be shared anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online, or by using the ‘P3 Tips’ mobile app.
