Update: Police search for residential break-and-enter suspect

Earlier this month, we requested the public’s help to identify a man who is believed to be responsible for an attempted break-and-enter that occurred in January 2025 in the northwest community of Mount Pleasant. The man has since been identified and charged.

At approximately 3 p.m., on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, the victim was inside her residence located in the 800 block of 24 Avenue N.W., when she received a notification on her phone indicating someone was at the front door.

The victim did not recognize the man and did not open the door.

Shortly after, it is believed the man began kicking the front door and using a sharp object to try and gain entry to the home.

The victim fled the residence through the back door and immediately contacted police.

The suspect was unable to gain access through the front door and is believed to have fled in a silver 2006 Ford Escape.

As a result, we have charged Daniel Raymond KOTTUSCH, 55, of Calgary, with one count of break and enter with intent.

KOTTUSCH remains in custody.

We would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance in relation to this incident.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through either of the following methods:

TALK:1-800-222-8477

TYPE: www.crimestoppers.org

APP: P3 Tips 

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