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2 teens facing charges after break and enter in Whycocomagh

By News Jul 9, 2024 | 4:01 PM

Two teenagers are facing a slew of charges after a break and enter in Whycocomagh.

RCMP say it was just after midnight June 26 when they responded to an alarm at a business in the 9000 block of Hwy 105.

Multiple firearms and ammunition had been stolen.

Four guns are still believed to be missing.

The first suspect, 14, has been released on conditions until appearing again in court facing these charges:

  • Break and Entering to Steal Firearm
  • Contravenes a Regulation to Store, Handle, Transport, Ship, Display Firearm (5 counts)
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
  • Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
  • Possession of Weapon Obtained by Commission of Offence
  • Theft (over $5,000)
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

The second suspect, a 19-year-old from Waycobah who was wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant, has been taken in custody facing these charges:

  • Break and Entering to Steal Firearm
  • Contravenes a Regulation to Store, Handle, Transport, Ship, Display Firearm (5 counts)
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
  • Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
  • Possession of Weapon Obtained by Commission of Offence
  • Possession Contrary to Order (10 counts)
  • Theft (over $5,000)
  • Breach of Probation (10 counts)
  • Mischief