On Jan. 25, at 5:36 a.m., High Prairie RCMP received a 911 call of a break-in to the Peavey Mart in High Prairie. 

The yard of the Peavey Mart sustained damage to the main gate, the fence and multiple snow-blowers were also damaged by a vehicle having been driven into them. Additional damage was caused to the front of the property as a vehicle had been backed into it. The value of the damage is estimated to exceed $5,000. 

High Prairie RCMP’s investigation led to a suspect who had fled the scene in a nearby vehicle. The suspect was located by High Prairie RCMP on Sucker Creek First Nations and a high-risk arrest was conducted. 

Percy Quinton Campiou, 40, of Drift Pile First Nations, is charged with: 

  • Break and enter commit indictable offence 
  • Mischief over $5,000 

Following a judicial hearing Campiou was released with conditions to attend High Prairie Provincial Court on Feb. 22. 

Information provided by the Alberta RCMP.