Strathcona County RCMP General Investigation Section Lay Break And Enter Charge

June 2, 2025

Strathcona County RCMP General Investigation Section lay break and enter charge

Strathcona County, Alta. - On December 18, 2024, Strathcona County RCMP received a complaint that the Gem Gallerie Jewellers had been broken into, and approximately $20,000 worth of jewellery was stolen. The Strathcona County RCMP General Investigation Unit (GIS) took carriage of the investigation.

Through investigation, the suspect was identified and arrested.

Jesse Welsh (39), a resident of Edmonton, was charged with break and enter with intent to commit an offence.

Following a judicial interim release hearing, Welsh was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Sherwood Park on June 11, 2025.

Strathcona County RCMP encourage the public to report any suspicious activity to Police. If you see a crime in progress, dial 911. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.