Six firearms recovered, 11 still missing following Calgary Shooting Centre break-in, theft

A Calgary police investigation is seen in a stock photo from 2023. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)

Six of 17 stolen firearms have been recovered following a break-and-enter at the Calgary Shooting Centre over the weekend.

A suspect is also in custody.

Police say the break-in and theft of more than $26,000 worth of firearms occurred around 5 a.m. this past Saturday.

The 17 firearms were taken from a display case, police say.

And police say the black 2015 Toyota 4Runner used to make a hasty getaway with the ill-gotten gains was also stolen.

Police later found and seized that vehicle.

Investigation led police to execute search warrants at a residence in the 400 block of Rundleson Place N.E. and at the Airport Traveller’s Inn at 1808 19th St. N.E.

Jason Allan Wilkening, a 45-year-old Calgary man, was arrested and now faces the following charges:

• Break-and-enter to steal firearms;
• Possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order (x6);
• Possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000;
• Possession of stolen property over $5,000;
• Possession of stolen property under $5,000 (x2);
• Being disguised with intent;
• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm (x2);
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle;
• Possession of a loaded, prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition;
• Possession of a weapon obtained by crime;
• Carrying a concealed weapon; and
• Failure to comply with a release order (x10).

Wilkening is scheduled to appear in court in Calgary on July 8.

Investigation continues, and 11 firearms remain missing.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call police at 403-266-1234.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.