Four charged in connection with two telecommunications copper wire theft incidents
Calgary Police Service District 3 members have charged four people in connection with two telecommunications copper wire theft incidents that occurred last week in the city's northeast community of Greenview Industrial Park.
On Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at approximately 5 a.m., police were called to the 3900 block of Edmonton Trail N.E. following reports of suspicious activity involving a red SUV with a tow strap attached to an object inside a manhole. The witness reported that the vehicle was driven forward in an attempt to pull items from the manhole.
When officers arrived, they located three suspects, one man and two women, near the manhole. All three were taken into custody.
As a result, Calvin Joseph HAWRYLUK, 46, of Calgary, has been charged with one count of mischief causing damage over $5,000 and one count of possession of a controlled substance.
HAWRYLUK will next appear in court on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.
Linda Lee SCOTT, 57, of Calgary, has been charged with one count of mischief causing damage over $5,000 and one count of breach of probation order.
SCOTT will next appear in court on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.
Aurora Felicity BURR, 29, of Calgary, has been charged with one count of mischief causing damage over $5,000.
BURR will next appear in court on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Case # CA26379263/60939
On Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, at approximately 5:50 a.m., police were called to the 4000 block of Edmonton Trail N.E. following reports of a suspicious vehicle parked beside a manhole and individuals repeatedly accessing the manhole over the previous several weeks.
Upon arrival, officers found one suspect sleeping inside the vehicle. Officers then opened the manhole cover and located a second suspect inside the manhole. Police seized multiple tools and supplies, as well as approximately 25 feet of cut telecommunications cable lying on the ground. Both suspects were taken into custody.
A subsequent search resulted in the seizure of 23.4 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 11.7 grams of suspected fentanyl, and additional electronic and hand tools.
As a result, Eric Carol DUBE, 50, of Calgary, is charged with:
· One count of theft over $5,000
· One count of mischief causing damage over $5,000
· One count of possession of break-in instruments
· Two counts of failure to comply with a release order
· One count of taking a motor vehicle without the owner's consent
· One count of driving a motor vehicle without holding an operator's licence
DUBE will next appear in court on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026.
Aurora Felicity BURR, 29, of Calgary, is also charged in connection with this incident. In addition to the charge laid in the Aug. 21 incident, BURR has been charged with:
· One count of theft over $5,000
· One count of mischief causing damage over $5,000
· One count of possession of break-in instruments
· Two counts of failure to comply with a release order
· One count of possession of methamphetamine
· One count of possession of fentanyl
BURR will next appear in court on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Case #: CA26384176/61125
"These arrests demonstrate our commitment to targeting crimes that impact critical infrastructure and community safety," says Acting Staff Sgt. Corey Der of the District 3 General Investigations Unit. "Telecommunications copper wire thefts can disrupt essential services, create safety concerns and result in significant costs for service providers and residents. We will continue to pursue those responsible and hold them accountable while working to build safer communities.”
One individual, BURR, is charged in connection with both investigations.
Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:
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TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
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