Daniel Magnus (Sask. RCMP)
LEADER, Sask. — RCMP have charged two men from Redcliff, Alta., in connection with a break-in at an oil and gas site in the RM of Enterprise and are asking the public for help finding them.
Leader RCMP say they received a report of a break and enter at the site on Oct. 29, 2026. An initial investigation determined unknown individuals damaged the site’s perimeter fence and entered multiple buildings on the property. The break-in is believed to have occurred sometime between the evening of Oct. 28 and the morning of Oct. 29.
Among the items reported stolen were a black toolbox containing a hand-operated pipe threader with multiple dies, a DeWalt reciprocating saw, a Milwaukee battery charger and two batteries, cleaning supplies, and a case of toilet paper.
As a result of continued investigation, police have charged 50-year-old Shane Yanke and 45-year-old Daniel Magnus, both of Redcliff, Alta., with one count each of break and enter and commit theft under Section 348(1)(b) of the Criminal Code.
Warrants have been issued for both men’s arrests. Leader RCMP say they continue to work to locate them and are asking the public to report any sightings or information on their whereabouts by calling 310-RCMP.
Yanke is described as 5’10” and 190 pounds with brown eyes and multiple tattoos around his ears and on his neck. Police say they do not have a recent photo of him that they are able to share.
Magnus is described as 6’0″ and 225 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair. A photo of him has been released.
Police say the stolen property has not been recovered. Leader RCMP continue to investigate and thanked the public and local businesses for their assistance.
