Kitscoty RCMP arrest and charge suspect for break and enter

MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF

On Jan. 26, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Kitscoty RCMP responded to a break and enter to a residence, located south of Lloydminster near the Saskatchewan border.

As a result of the investigation, two suspects were identified.

On Feb. 1, repeat offender Michael Whitman, 43, a resident of Lloydminster, was arrested and charged with:

- Break and enter

- Unlawfully in a dwelling house

After a judicial interim hearing, Whitman was released with court set for Feb. 28 at Lloydminster Provincial Court.

Megan Hill, 24, a resident of Lloydminster, has been charged with one count of break and enter. RCMP have issued a warrant for her arrest.

There is a second female suspect who has not been identified. She is described as:

- Light complexion

- Wearing pink and black high-top runners, a longer black jacket, black leggings and a black shirt.

Kitscoty RCMP is asking for public assistance in identifying the unknown female suspect as well as locating Hill.

If you have any information regarding this break-and-enter, please contact Kitscoty RCMP at 780-846-2870.

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