On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) Patrol Section arrested a Medicine Hat man in connection with a residential break and enter in the Cottonwood area during the early morning hours.

During the investigation, police linked the accused to a second break and enter that occurred on May 6, 2026, at a detached garage in the 2700 block of 10 Avenue SW.

MHPS officers recovered most of the stolen property, which has since been returned to the rightful owner.

As a result of the investigation, 27-year-old Jayden Skinner of Medicine Hat has been charged with:

• Break and Enter to Commit Theft (2 counts)
• Breach of Release Order (4 counts)
• Breach of Probation (2 counts)

Skinner was held for a judicial interim release hearing, remanded into custody, and is scheduled to appear in court on May 21, 2026.

The Medicine Hat Police Service reminds residents to secure their property and report suspicious activity by calling 911 in an emergency or 403-529-8481 for non-emergencies.

Media Contact:
Patrol S/Sgt
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461