Sault police seek public assistance in YMCA break-and-enter, theft investigation

Break-and-enter at YMCA in the Sault Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are requesting assistance in identifying suspects involved in a break-and-enter.

Sault police are investigating a break-and-enter incident at the city’s YMCA workshop last month.

SSM - CRIME - MALE - YMCA A photo of a male suspect captured on video surveillance shortly after cutting the lock of the latch to the YMCA workshop compound in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., at about 2 a.m. on July 27, 2024. (Crime Stoppers of Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District)

At about 2 a.m. on July 27, a male suspect was at the compound, cut the lock off the latch and left the area.

“A short time later the suspect returned along with an unknown female where they entered the workshop and took over $1,000 worth of tools,” reads a news release issued by Crime Stoppers of Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District this week.

The incident was captured by video surveillance cameras and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and Crime Stoppers are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying the suspects.

SSM - YMCA - CRIME OF THE WEEK A photo of twp suspects captured on video surveillance leaving the YMCA workshop compound in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., on July 27, 2024 in the early morning hours with $1,000 worth of stolen tools. (Crime Stoppers of Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District)

“Look closely at this video and photos if you have any information to assist in identifying these suspects and your tip leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward,” said Crime Stoppers

SSM - CRIME OF THE WEEK - YMCA - FEMALE A photo of a female suspect captured on video surveillance entering the YMCA workshop compound in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., on July 27, 2024 in the early morning hours. (Crime Stoppers of Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District)

Anyone with information about the incident or the identity of the two suspects is asked to contact Sault police or Crime Stoppers.