A man was arrested this morning, Dec. 8, after being caught in a residential burglary in Upper Sahali.

A nearby school, Summit Elementary, was promoted to lock its doors and remain secure during the arrest.

The man was reported inside a Sahali residence within the 400 block of Monarch Court, where police were called at around 10:15am by the residents.

RCMP Const. Crystal Evelyn said the suspect tried to escape on foot, but was captured with the help of a police dog service unit.

She said the trespasser was seen on a home security system, which prompted the residents to call the police. Evelyn also reported a stolen vehicle outside of the home where the burglar was caught

The man is currently in police custody, and is being held in a cell while he waits for court.

Summit Elementary, which was only a few blocks away, was placed on hold and secure while the event was occurring. Everyone involved is safe.

Anyone with information about the incident can call police at 250-828-3000 or Crime Stopper at 1-800-222-8477.