Calgary man facing break and enter charges for theft at medical supply warehouse

A Calgary Police Service logo is seen on a vehicle parked at headquarters in Calgary, April 9, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Calgary police say a 52-year-old man is facing charges in connection with a copper theft last summer that caused $400,000 in damages.

Police say a medical supply company in the 400 block on 19 Street SE reported a break and enter at its production facility, where temperature-sensitive, lifesaving dialysis materials were stored, on July 24, 2025.

It was believed a man entered the site multiple times over the course of a week, stealing custom vehicle rims and copper piping from refrigeration units used to cool the company’s warehouse.

A news release from police said those thefts caused the refrigeration units to fail and resulted in approximately $400,000 in damages.

“The damage extended well beyond the theft itself, disrupting the storage of lifesaving medical products and creating real impacts in our community,” said Const. Brad Vegso of the CPS District 4 break and enter team.

Police say after an “extensive investigation,” officers identified and arrested a 52-year-old Calgary man with three counts of break and enter and one count of mischief.

He is scheduled to appear in court later this month.