CODETTE - Three people have been charged following post office break ins in Saskatchewan.
On Feb. 18 at approximately 9:05 a.m., Nipawin RCMP received a report of a break and enter at the post office in Codette.
The investigation determined around 5 a.m. on Feb. 18, unknown individual(s) broke into the post office, damaging a door, and stealing over 20 packages.
Later in the morning of Feb. 18, Nipawin RCMP received a report of a second break and enter that occurred overnight at the post office in Love, Sask.
The investigation determined that unknown individual(s) broke into the post office sometime between 5 p.m. on Feb. 17 and 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 18, stealing an unknown number of packages, mail and a safe.
Nipawin RCMP continued to investigate.
As a result of continued investigation, a woman was arrested in Cumberland House on Feb. 23.
On March 9, Nipawin and Cumberland House RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence in Cumberland House. A male was arrested at the scene.
As a result, a 31-year-old female suspect, from Nipawin, a 36-year-old male suspect, from Cumberland House, and 24-year-old Reginald Nawakayas, from Nipawin, are each charged with:
- two counts, break and enter;
- two counts, steal parcels sent by post;
- one count, theft over $5,000;
- two counts, theft under $5,000; and
- two counts, mischief under $5,000.
The 31-year-old suspect appeared in Melfort Provincial Court on March 12. The 36-year-old suspect appeared in Melfort Provincial Court on March 13.
Reginald Nawakayas is also charged with one count, fail to comply with probation order.
A warrant has been issued for Nawakayas’s arrest. Nipawin RCMP continue to work to locate and arrest Nawakayas and ask the public to report all sightings and information about his whereabouts.
Nawakayas is described as approximately 5'11" tall and 250 lbs. He has brown eyes and black hair. A photo of him is shown.
Nipawin RCMP continue to investigate.
If you see Nawakayas, do not approach him. Report all sightings and information about his whereabouts to Nipawin RCMP at 310-RCMP, or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
