Altona Police Service

19 hours ago

Four Youths Arrested After Rash of Vehicle Break Ins;

At approximately three o’clock in the morning on the 25th of April, while on patrol, police observed a group of kids on bikes in the area of 1st street and 3rd Ave SE in Altona. When police turned their vehicle around in an attempt to speak with the children they had run off leaving the bikes lying on the street. Police located 4 youth between the ages of 10-15 years of age hiding in bushes on private property nearby. Since detaining the youth police have received several calls regarding vehicles being entered into, rummaged through and bikes being stolen. Further a Vehicle had been reported stolen from a rural Letellier address. The stolen pickup was later recovered at an address on Center Ave in Altona; it is believed that this vehicle is connected to these Youths as their mode of transportation into Altona.
Police have charged one Dominion City Female Youth with Theft Under $5,000.00 and Trespass by Night. Two more Roseau River Indian Reserve Youth one Male the other Female have been charged with Theft Under $5,000.00, Trespass by Night and Breach of Probation. The child under 12 will not be charged under the Youth Criminal Justice Act due to her age. All Youth were released to their caregivers on a Promise to Appear in Court.
Police remind residents to take away a thief’s opportunities by locking up all of your valuables including your homes, vehicles, sheds and bikes.
This is an on going investigation with further charges anticipated. ... See MoreSee Less