Homeowners warned and suspect sought in night time break and enters
Police are asking homeowners to be vigilant about home security and are seeking assistance from the public to locate a man believed to be connected to nearly 20 break and enters in the last month.
The latest offence is believed to have occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m., this morning, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in the community of Redstone. The suspect brandished a knife when confronted by the homeowner, before fleeing in the victim’s vehicle.
The suspect is believed to be connected to nearly 20 nighttime break and enters across north and northeast Calgary since the beginning of September. Residents were home during many of these offences. The Calgary Police Service Break and Enter Unit established an operation to identify and locate the suspect.
On Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, four night time break and enters occurred in the communities of Whitehorn and Coral Springs. The Fugitive Apprehension Team was brought in to assist in locating the suspect and a warrant was executed on a residence in the 0-100 block of Whitefield Crescent N.E., at 4 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 5.
It is believed the suspect fled the residence just prior to the execution of the search warrant and then committed the offence in Redstone.
Police are concerned for the safety of homeowners and are actively searching for 18-year-old Harmandeep SIDHU, currently wanted on six warrants in connection with these offences. SIDHU is described as 5'6" tall and approximately 130 pounds. A photo of him can be found on The City of Calgary Newsroom.
Anyone who knows of SIDHU’s whereabouts is asked to contact police immediately. Homeowners are advised to ensure doors and windows are locked, and to call 9-1-1 if they suspect there is an intruder in their home. Do not confront intruders if at all possible.
Anyone with information about SIDHU is asked to contact police by calling the non-emergency number at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be left anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:
TALK: 1-800-222-8477
TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
APP: "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store
Case # 19413490/2926