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On July 22, 2025, Charlottetown Police Services patrol unit arrested and charged 45-year-old Derek Gillis with 13 offenses, including 11 counts of break and enter.
Earlier this morning, an officer responded to a call in the East Royalty Area about a break and enter into a shed and the theft of four bicycles. During the investigation, the officer observed other sheds in neighbouring yards that appeared to be open. The officer then visited a number of neighbouring properties to speak with residents. It was determined that eight sheds had been accessed, along with an outbuilding and two garages.
Due to the nature and scale of the incidents, Charlottetown Police Services’ Forensic Identification Unit and Street Crime Unit were brought in to assist with the investigation.
A short while later, the suspect was reportedly seen riding one of the stolen bicycles. Additional officers were deployed to the area and created a perimeter around his known location.
Gillis was successfully located in a nearby marsh with the help of the RCMP’s K-9 unit.
45-year-old Derek Gillis has been charged with the following offenses:
- Break and enter – 11 counts (s. 348 CCC)
- Possession of a break-in instrument – (s. 351 CCC)
- Failure to comply with release order (s. 145 CCC)
Gillis was remanded into custody and will appear in court on July 24, 2025.
As there may be other incidents in the area, Charlottetown Police Services is encouraging residents to check their property and report suspicious activity or thefts by calling (902) 629-4064.
File No. 2025-1049015