Between November and December 2025, the EPS became aware of reports of break-and-enters at firehalls in Water Valley and Calahoo. In both occurrences, it was reported that rescue tools including industrial cutters, a ram and spreaders commonly referred to as the “Jaws of Life” were taken from the properties, with the total amount of these tools valued at approximately $110,000. In late December, Sturgeon County issued a release about the break-and-enter in Calahoo.
From Dec. 1, 2025, to Jan. 8, 2026, the EPS investigated approximately 18 break-and-enters in Edmonton, of which 14 involved the stolen “Jaws of Life” tools. In total, 10 break-and-enters were reported in Southwest Edmonton, five were reported in Southeast Edmonton, two were reported in Northeast Edmonton and one was reported in Sherwood Park. These occurred at various types of retail businesses, and the owners are not known to one another.
In total, police estimate property damages and retail losses range between $750,000 and $1 M. Items that were stolen from these businesses include high-end bags and jackets, cannabis and vape products and cash from ATMs and safes.
Recovered from Calahoo fire hall (L-R): saw, “combi-tool”, spreader, hoses, b-post simulator, cutter and power pump
In late January 2026, police arrested Logan Murrell, 30, and Tristin Kaiser, 42. In early February 2026, police arrested Abram Dyck, 47.
All three males are facing over 200 charges combined, including break and enter to commit theft (x35), disguise with intent (x35) and possession of stolen property over $5,000 (x42).
“The EPS was able to lead a successful cross-agency partnership to combat a break-and-enter series that impacted multiple communities in Alberta,” says Acting S/Sgt. Meagan McIntyre with the EPS’ Southwest Branch. “Through our collaboration with local RCMP detachments, the EPS arrested individuals who caused nearly $1 million in damages to retailers in Edmonton.”
“This investigation highlights the harm that one small group of offenders can cause to communities,” says S/Sgt. Darcy McGunigal, the Commander of the Morinville RCMP, “Strong partnerships between policing agencies are essential to combating prolific offenders. We thank the officers of the Edmonton Police Service for their continued dedication.”
Court dates for Murrell, Dyck and Kaiser have not been set at this time.