Regina police lay charges in multiple break-ins over the weekend

Almost 20 charges were laid in two, unrelated break-ins in Regina over the weekend.

Almost 20 charges were laid in two, unrelated break-ins in Regina over the weekend.

The first incident occurred in the early morning hours of March. 4.

Police were dispatched to the 800 block of Victoria Avenue at around 2:50 a.m. following a report of a break and enter.

Police learned that at least one man had entered the business, a Regina Police Service (RPS) news release said.

By the time officers arrived, the suspects fled the scene. Through an investigation, police were led to an address on the 900 block of 12th Avenue where two men were arrested without incident.

A 20-year-old man and a 19-year-old man faced multiple charges including break and enter with intent and obstruction of a peace officer.

Following more investigation by police, it was found that the 19-year-old suspect was responsible for three previous break-ins on the 800 block of Victoria Avenue and the 3800 block of Sherwood Drive.