Two people face total of 82 charges in connection to rural Sask. break-ins

A pair of suspects are facing over 80 charges following an alleged spree of break-ins near Swift Current.

The break-ins occurred between June 1 and June 26 in the Swift Current Rural detachment area, according to a release from the Saskatchewan RCMP on Wednesday.

A 28-year-old from Nekaneet First Nation and a 20-year-old from Swift Current are each facing 41 charges, for a total of 82.

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Among the charges are 13 counts of breaking and entering with intent, five counts of theft of a motor vehicle, three counts of theft under $5,000, eight counts of theft over $5,000, five counts of breaking and entering, and seven counts of possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

The pair appeared in Swift Current Provincial Court on Wednesday.

RCMP say the investigation is considered ongoing.