Investigation into suspicious package leads to charges for Regina man – Regina

Regina police have charged a 30-year-old man after an investigation on Monday right into a suspicious bundle at a enterprise.

Police first discovered concerning the scenario at round 3 p.m. following a suspicious man who was initially detained for shoplifting.

Background data prompt that the person had a bag containing gadgets that appeared suspicious, police mentioned. In accordance with the report, the bag was moved to an access-controlled space.

Officers had been despatched to the 600 block of Albert Avenue, and following an evaluation of the bundle, the Explosives Disposal Unit was referred to as to the scene. Regina police additionally requested motorists and pedestrians to keep away from the east facet of the road in the course of the investigation.

Police managed to deal with the bundle and supplies with out incident.

The suspect, who police say left the scene, was later recognized and arrested.

Steven Hepper of Regina faces 4 costs, together with theft beneath $5,000, two counts of possession of explosive substance opposite to an order and possession of incendiary materials.

He’s scheduled to make his first court docket look on Tuesday afternoon in provincial court docket.