Coaldale man charged in Lethbridge County break-and-enters
A Coaldale man is facing a number of charges after a string of break-ins at rural properties in Lethbridge County.
Mounties have been investigating seven break-and-enters since late November in the county.
Through their investigation, RCMP arrested a 38-year-old Coaldale man on Boxing Day.
A search warrant was executed at his home, where police recovered stolen property.
The man faces break-and-enter charges along with mischief under $5,000.
He’s set to appear in court in April.
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