Two people were arrested after a break-in at a Telus cell tower a few days ago.
On June 1 at around 5:21 a.m., Strathmore RCMP was contacted by Telus with a report of a break-in in progress at a cell tower in Wheatland County.
Police were given a description of the suspects and a vehicle by the Telus employee, and the pair were found trying to flee the area.
Officers performed a "high risk" take down, whereafter both suspects exited the vehicle.
A search of the car turned up a large amount of copper wire, as well as break-in tools and cutting implements.
The green 1999 Toyota Sienna the suspects were driving had also been reported as driving suspiciously in Foothills County earlier.
The male suspect, 45-year-old Ryan Watson of Calgary, was found to be wanted on nine outstanding warrants in four other jurisdictions.
He's facing the following charges:
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Break and Enter with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence;
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Theft Over $5,000;
- Possession of Break in Tools; and
- Operating a MV Without an Operators License.
He was released on documents to appear at a future date.
The female suspect, who was not identified by RCMP as she hasn't yet been charged, was released to attend a future court date where charges will be laid.