Saskatchewan RCMP lay 76 charges after break-ins across 43 communities

- By RCMP Media Release

February 17, 2026

key points from this story:

• Man charged after 74 break-ins
• Crimes span 43 Saskatchewan communities
• Incidents occurred between 2019 and 2026
• About $50,000 cash stolen
• 57-year-old faces 76 charges
• Virtual RCMP media briefing scheduled

Saskatchewan RCMP’s South District Investigative Team – with the assistance of specialized RCMP analysts – arrested and charged a man after investigating a lengthy span of break-ins spanning from Hudson Bay to Torquay, SK.

In May 2025, Saskatchewan RCMP’s South District section dedicated an investigative team and launched a broader probe into a series of property crimes across the district. Investigators identified 74 reports of break-ins they believed to be connected. These reports occurred in 43 communities and surrounding areas in southern Saskatchewan between September 2019 and February 2026.

It was determined that a cumulative total of approximately $50,000 cash had been stolen. Other stolen items included debit and credit cards, gift cards, alcohol, antique coins, and various other items. The buildings targeted included local businesses, town offices, post offices, and community centers. Investigators are not aware of any homes being broken into.

As a result of this investigation and in consultation with Saskatchewan Crown Prosecution office, 57-year-old Michael Arsenault from Regina, SK, is charged with 62 counts of breaking and entering, 12 counts of attempting to break and enter with intent, one count of possession of property under $5,000 obtained by crime, and one count of possession of property over $5,000 obtained by crime. He is scheduled to appear in Regina Provincial Court on February 18, 2026.

“At the core of this investigation are the communities who have been impacted. This may not be a violent crime, but it’s a crime that is extremely damaging to those communities who lost valuables and funds and felt their safety has been compromised,” says Inspector Jillian McLaren, Saskatchewan RCMP South District Operations Officer. “I’m incredibly proud of the work done by our team for working together, connecting the dots, laying charges, and restoring a sense of security for these communities.”

Police encourage anyone with more information or who may have been a victim between 2019 and 2026 to contact Saskatchewan RCMP at 310-RCMP or report details online through Saskatchewan RCMP’s Online Crime Reporting tool. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers.

Saskatchewan RCMP will hold a virtual media availability at 2 p.m. CST on February 17 via Microsoft Teams with Inspector Jill McLaren. Reporters are asked to RSVP by email to receive the meeting link.