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A break and enter at a Fox Creek oil site in March has led to charges and a June court date in Whitecourt.

Fox Creek man charged following oil site break-in

May 30, 2025
Breeze Content | Alberta RCMP

A Fox Creek man is facing multiple charges after an alleged break and enter at an oil site in the area.

According to a May 30 RCMP report, employees arriving at the facility on March 21 discovered the site had been unlawfully entered. Witnesses were able to follow the suspect to Whitecourt, where Whitecourt RCMP took him into custody.

Following the arrest, police executed a search warrant on the suspect’s vehicle and located evidence connected to the break-in.

Brett Laramore, 41, of Fox Creek, has been charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000, possession of break-in instruments, and break and enter to commit.

Laramore was released and is scheduled to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Whitecourt on June 24.

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A break and enter at a Fox Creek oil site in March has led to charges and a June court date in Whitecourt.

Fox Creek man charged following oil site break-in

May 30, 2025
Breeze Content | Alberta RCMP

A Fox Creek man is facing multiple charges after an alleged break and enter at an oil site in the area.

According to a May 30 RCMP report, employees arriving at the facility on March 21 discovered the site had been unlawfully entered. Witnesses were able to follow the suspect to Whitecourt, where Whitecourt RCMP took him into custody.

Following the arrest, police executed a search warrant on the suspect’s vehicle and located evidence connected to the break-in.

Brett Laramore, 41, of Fox Creek, has been charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000, possession of break-in instruments, and break and enter to commit.

Laramore was released and is scheduled to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Whitecourt on June 24.

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