17 Charged After Series of Residential Break and Enters in Calgary

A police vehicle is seen at Calgary Police Service headquarters in Calgary on April 9, 2020. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh

Calgary police have laid more than 100 charges against 17 individuals, including nine youths, believed to be responsible for dozens of break and enters in that city over the past year.

Police issued a warning in June about an increase in late-night break and enters happening at residential properties between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., noting homeowners were often asleep at the time.

Suspects gained entry to homes by cutting through the screens of unlocked windows or coming through unlocked doors, police said at the time. They would then take vehicle keys and other valuables, such as purses and phones.

Calgary Police Service (CPS) said officers executed three search warrants at homes in Calgary’s southeast as part of the investigation.

Eight adults and nine youth are now facing more than 100 charges in connection to around 45 break and enters in the city. The suspects include Anei Mou, 22, Abdelhamid Daoud, 19, Johnny Vital, 29, Devin Duncan, 43, Olympia Medicine-Traveller, 30, Ruot Lony, 22, Gehan Ali, 18, and Derara Khadir, 19.

The names of the youth suspects were not released under the conditions of the Youth Justice Act.

Police said the incidents occurred in neighbourhoods throughout the city from August 2024 to June 2025.

“It is believed the individuals charged in this investigation are all known to one another and were working in a co-ordinated effort to target homeowners across Calgary,” a CPS news release said.

Charges include possession of stolen property over $5,000, theft under $5,000, trafficking stolen goods, break and enter, robbery, and drug possession. Some of the suspects have also been charged with resisting arrest, flight from a peace officer, assault of a peace officer, and dangerous driving.

CPS said investigators plan to “engage with the youths” involved through its Serious Habitual Offender Program. The program is a community-based crime intervention program that focuses on youth and young offenders between 12 years and 24 years of age.

Staff Sgt. Rob MacKenzie said it was a “large and complex” investigation that required co-ordination of several CPS departments.

“This is a great example of impactful police work and investigative techniques, as we were able to arrest and charge 17 individuals responsible for victimizing Calgarians,” he said in the release.

Anyone with information about the incidents has been asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

CPS has also advised the public to lock all windows and doors in their homes, keep valuables like purses and car keys away from the front door, and install motion-activated or timed lights on the property. They also recommend homeowners consider installing security cameras that can provide evidence to police.