Finlayson Arm Road break and enter

On May 25, 2023, just before 1:00 p.m., West Shore RCMP were dispatched to a break and enter in progress at a rural residence in the 800 block of Finlayson Arm Road, Highlands. West Shore RCMP frontline officers responded immediately due to the nature of the report. Police determined an unknown individual had been discovered inside the residence by a returning homeowner. There was a concern the intruder may have been armed with a firearm inside the residence.  There was a heavy police response, including the RCMP Emergency Response Team, Police Service Dog and other support units. 

At 4:40 p.m. the RCMP Emergency Response Team, with the assistance of a police negotiator, arrested a 20 year old male for break and enter.  The suspect was arrested without incident after he left the residence.  Police also recovered a firearm inside the residence.  The suspect is known to police and remains in custody pending a court appearance on May 26, 2023.