A dispute between neighbors took a bizarre turn in Calgary when one neighbor allegedly tunneled into the other’s unit, as reported by the Calgary police. The incident has been described as unsettling and a breach of personal space by authorities.
Inspector Keith Hurley expressed his unease with the situation, labeling it as “creepy.” According to the police, a woman had been experiencing ongoing conflicts with her downstairs neighbor on Coach Hill Road S.W. There had been previous interactions between the male neighbor and law enforcement, raising concerns about his mental well-being.
The escalating issues prompted the woman to temporarily vacate her residence for a few weeks to a month, seeking safety and distance from the situation. Upon her return, she found her door locked from the inside, causing difficulty in entering her unit. Inside, she discovered an unsettling scene and promptly reported a break-and-enter incident to the police on September 5, 2025.
Inside the unit, police found a fireplace with drilled holes and a breached wall. A significant hole behind the fireplace floor seemed to connect to the neighboring unit below. Subsequently, a search warrant was executed, leading to the discovery of the downstairs neighbor hiding in his unit, along with a ladder extending up to the hole behind the fireplace.
The 46-year-old man has been charged with break-and-enter with intent to commit criminal harassment, mischief to property over $5,000, and two counts of disobeying an order. Inspector Hurley clarified that there is currently no evidence to suggest that the accused engaged in any further criminal activity beyond entering the residence.