RCMP have made arrests in connection with a number of break-and-enter investigations.  

Stolen property, weapons, and drugs have been seized and charges laid after break and enters at the Canada Post locations in Cremona, Sundre, and Carbon, AB.  

On Oct. 10, Didsbury RCMP was dispatched to a report of a break-and-enter at the Cremona Canada Post. 

On Nov. 16, Sundre RCMP was dispatched to another break-and-enter at the Sundre Canada Post.  

On Nov. 23, Drumheller RCMP with the assistance of Calgary Police Service, Calgary Police Tac Team, RCMP Crime Reduction Unit, Federal Serious, and Organized Crime, Crime Reduction Intelligence Analyst, Sundre RCMP, a Canada Post Inspector, and Drumheller GIS, executed a warrant in Calgary, where it was believed that items stolen from three of the break and enters were being stored.

As a result of the search, police located and seized the property stolen from the Cremona, Carbon, and Sundre Canada Post break and enters which included a large quantity of stolen mail, clothing, and tools utilized in the post offices along with drugs and a black airsoft gun and an extendable baton.  

Matthew Hreczuch, 37, and Becca Wood-Stairs, both of Calgary, have been charged with four counts of break and enter, theft of mail, four counts of disguise with intent, and possession of break-in instruments. 

Additionally, Hreczuch has been charged with break and enter, theft of mail, two counts of possession of break-in instruments, four counts of breach of firearms/weapons prohibition, pointing a firearm, possession of a prohibited weapon, and uttering threats.  

Drumheller detachment commander Sgt. Rob Harms states, "This was a complex and multi-jurisdictional investigation that involved several persons being victimized.  The success of the investigation demonstrates the abilities and determination of our investigators and partner agencies to hold persons accountable for their actions and is another step to ensure safe and secure communities." 

There was also an incident reported in Calgary, Carbon Farmers Exchange, and Carbon Bottle Depot. 

Hreczuch will see three separate court dates in Calgary, Drumheller, and Didsbury. 

Wood-stairs was released from custody on a Release Order and will appear in Didsbury and Drumheller Provincial Courts.