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