On May 9, 2024, a male was arrested and charged in connection to a series of businesses and personal vehicles that were damaged in the early morning hours of May 8, 2024. As a result of the investigation, Robert Leduc, a 52-years-old, of no fixed address, has been charged with several offences including:
- Four counts of Mischief over $5000
- Seven counts of Mischief Under $5000
- One count of Cause a False Fire Alarm
Leduc was remanded into custody and scheduled to appear in Calgary Court of Justice on May 10, 2024.
The Medicine Hat Police Service extends a thank you to everyone who provided information that aided in the investigation.
Media Contact:
S/Sgt Trevor Humphries
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461
May 8, 2024- Public Assistance Requested - Mischief to Property
The Medicine Hat Police Service is seeking public assistance to help further the investigation into damages reported at several local businesses and to private vehicles.
At approximately 4:30 AM on May 8th, 2024, members of the MHPS Patrol Section responded to a report of damage to a commercial building located in the 0 block of Carry Drive SE. Upon arrival, officers observed extensive damage to the business with numerous windows that had been smashed. Patrol officers were then directed to six other businesses in the vicinity that also had numerous windows that had been broken. In addition, there were vehicles in the area that also had broken windows, as well as a telecommunication box in the area that had been vandalized. It is believed that the same suspect(s) is responsible for all incidents.
The investigation is ongoing and the MHPS is requesting anyone with information that could assist the investigation into these incidents to call 403-529-8481. Business owners with video surveillance of the area around the time of the offence are asked to check their footage and report if they have video of the suspect. The MHPS is also asking the public for their assistance in identifying a male subject in the attached picture who may have information regarding these incidents.
Tips can be submitted, anonymously if preferred, via the MHPS website (mhps.ca) or mobile app. The app is free to download and is available for both Android and Apple devices.
S/Sgt Rod Thompson
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461