A 22-year-old man from La Broquerie is facing mischief charges after recently being arrested by Steinbach RCMP.

On November 3, 2019, at approximately 8:20pm, Steinbach RCMP were dispatched to a two hit alarm at the RM of La Broquerie building. Members attended and found a window had been smashed and footprints leading away from the building.

Police Dog Services Cpl. Henderson and his police dog, Gainer, were called to assist. Gainer picked up a track that lead to a residence located on Rue des Pignons, not far from the crime scene.

Police say that a male suspect, wearing a black ski mask, started to walk towards officers and was subsequently arrested. The male wore shoes matching the prints from the crime scene.

RCMP report that a 22-year-old male from La Broquerie will be facing a charge of mischief.