Between July 30 and August 27, 2023, Norway House RCMP responded to nine separate complaints of break & enters and thefts that occurred throughout the community.

Over this time period, between the approximate hours of 3:30 am and 5:00 am, suspects broke into buildings located at the community maintenance yard and airport on multiple occasions. Numerous residences and a church were also targeted.

Suspects stole numerous vehicles, ATVs, bicycles, a canoe, and they caused considerable damage to multiple properties. Most of the stolen property has since been recovered.

In September of 2023, the investigation led to the arrest of a 14-year-old male youth, from Kinosao Sipi Cree Nation, who was charged with Breaking & Entering, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and Mischief over $5000.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, on April 2, 2024, Kristofferson James Keam, 29, of Kinosao Sipi Cree Nation, was arrested and remanded into custody on numerous charges including Theft, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Breaking and Entering with Intent and Mischief.

Norway House RCMP continue to investigate.