A Calgary man has been charged after a series of break-ins at luxury homes in Rocky View County, RCMP say.
Cochrane RCMP began investigating Sept. 23 after several residential break-and-enters were reported in the area.
Police say suspects forcibly entered several homes, causing damage and stealing numerous items, including vehicles.
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Investigation leads to suspect
Investigators, working with the Calgary Police Service and the Cochrane Crime Reduction Unit, identified a suspect and recovered two stolen vehicles.
Police also executed a search warrant at a Calgary residence as part of the investigation.
On Oct. 1, Calgary police officers located the suspect driving another stolen vehicle in Calgary and arrested him.
Man facing multiple charges
Matthew Grouette, 39, of Calgary, faces three counts of break and enter and theft, as well as one count each of theft of a motor vehicle, possession of property obtained by crime and flight from a peace officer.
RCMP say Grouette also faces additional charges laid by Calgary police in connection with separate investigations.
Following a judicial interim release hearing, Grouette was remanded in custody.
He is scheduled to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Cochrane on Oct. 6.
The investigation is ongoing, and RCMP say additional charges may be laid.
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