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Calgary Man Charged With Tunnelling Into Upstairs Neighbour’s Apartment

Police say he used an open space behind a fireplace to access the home.

Overview

  • Ben Edward Maize, 46, is charged with break-and-enter with intent to commit criminal harassment, mischief over $5,000, and two counts of disobeying a court order.
  • The incident was reported on Sept. 5 in the 6400 block of Coach Hill Road S.W. after the resident returned to find a large hole in her floor despite her door being locked.
  • Officers executed a search warrant on Sept. 8 and took one man into custody, with a court appearance scheduled for Friday.
  • Police released photos showing the wall beside a fireplace knocked out and a ladder positioned beneath a hole between units.
  • Insp. Keith Hurley called the case a deeply disturbing violation of personal space, and investigators are seeking tips through Calgary Police or Crime Stoppers.