The suspect will appear in court in Prince Albert later this month. (Image Credit: (File photo/larongeNOW Staff))
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Sandy Bay man with warrants arrested by RCMP
Feb 23, 2026 | 4:38 PM
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Sandy Bay RCMP have arrested a man accused of thefts, a break-in and a robbery.
From Feb. 16 to 21, police received three reports of two of thefts and one of a robbery at the same business, as well as one break-in at a community facility.
As a result of investigation into these incidents, 25-year-old Edwin Ballantyne from Sandy Bay was charged with robbery with weapon, theft under $5,000, wearing a disguise with intent to commit an offence, uttering threats, break and enter with intent, and theft from mail under $5,000.
He was also arrested on a number of arrest warrants, including for assault and failing to comply with probation related to incidents reported to Sandy Bay RCMP in 2025.
