Community Alert: Break‑In at North Battleford Municipal Building

RCMP Arrest Three; One Suspect Still Unknown After Early-Morning Break‑In

In the early hours of March 20, 2026, four individuals allegedly broke into a municipal building on 101 Street in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. According to Battlefords RCMP, the group entered the building at about 3:25 a.m., removed various office-related items, and left the scene roughly five minutes later.

Through the investigation, officers identified three of the four suspects, who have now been arrested and charged. The identity of the fourth male suspect remains unknown, and police are turning to the public for assistance. This alert is being shared to support community safety, encourage vigilance, and help investigators complete the identification of the remaining suspect.

Official RCMP Details

Battlefords RCMP report the following sequence of events and charges related to the incident:

• Date & Time of Incident: March 20, 2026, approximately 3:25–3:30 a.m.
• Location: Municipal building on 101 Street, North Battleford, Saskatchewan.
• Nature of Incident: Break and enter into a municipal facility, during which a selection of office items was reportedly stolen.

Arrested Individuals & Charges

The investigation led to the arrest of three people, all now facing Criminal Code charges:

• John Chickosis, 34, from North Battleford
  • Charged with: Breaking, entering, and committing, contrary to Section 348(1)(b) of the Criminal Code.
• Ruebin Curley, 30, from North Battleford
  • Charged with: Breaking, entering, and committing, Section 348(1)(b), Criminal Code.
  • Additionally charged with: Fail to comply with probation order, Section 733.1(1), Criminal Code.
• Naomi Yellowtail, 46, from Regina
  • Charged with: Breaking, entering, and committing, Section 348(1)(b), Criminal Code.

All three accused are scheduled to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court on May 25, 2026 under Information numbers #90599904, #90599758, and #90599757.

Unidentified Fourth Suspect – Public Assistance Needed

Battlefords RCMP are actively seeking the identity of the fourth suspect involved in this break‑in. The individual is described as follows:

• Gender: Adult male
• Clothing at time of incident:
  • Black baseball hat
  • Black Toronto Raptors hooded sweater
  • Black Puma brand pants
  • White and black shoes

The RCMP have released a photo of this unidentified suspect to assist the public in recognizing him:

How the Community Can Help

CrimeCanada.ca is asking our community to assist Battlefords RCMP in identifying this unknown suspect. Even small details—such as recognizing the clothing, body build, or mannerisms—can be important to investigators.

If you have any information about this incident or the identity of the unknown male suspect, please contact:

• Battlefords RCMP: 310-RCMP (310-7267)
• Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers (anonymous): 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.saskcrimestoppers.com

Community members are encouraged to report suspicious activity promptly. Similar to how our data-driven pages for other Canadian communities, such as Harris 3 crime and safety statistics, highlight local patterns, timely citizen reports in North Battleford help law enforcement detect trends and prevent repeat offences.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

Break and enters at municipal sites can disrupt essential services and erode the sense of security for residents across Saskatchewan. Incidents like this one demonstrate why it is crucial for community members to pay attention to activity around public buildings, especially during overnight hours. At CrimeCanada.ca, our mission is to support safer communities by sharing accurate incident information and broader safety insights, much as we do when presenting comparative data for areas such as Fountain 3 crime statistics and safety data in British Columbia.

To reduce the risk of similar property crimes, residents and businesses should ensure buildings are well lit, keep doors and windows secured after hours, maintain up‑to‑date inventories of valuable items, and consider security cameras where appropriate. Most importantly, if you see unfamiliar individuals lingering near municipal or commercial properties late at night, or notice signs of forced entry, contact RCMP or local police right away. Early reporting strengthens investigations, helps recover stolen property, and supports safer streets for everyone in North Battleford and throughout Saskatchewan.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the saskatchewan community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.