RCMP nab pair linked to car theft at local dealership
Two people have been arrested in connection with the theft of multiple vehicles from a local car dealership in mid-November.
Wood Buffalo RCMP said the men face at least 10 charges, including theft and firearms-related offences.
Police initially reported 13 vehicles were stolen from NorthStar Ford Fort McMurray in the early hours of Nov. 17, 2022.
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As of publication, five vehicles have been recovered from across western Canada.
Investigators also said one vehicle, which they initially thought stolen, was actually not so.
RCMP arrested a 41-year-old man from Wheatland County near Gleichen, which is east of Calgary, Alta., and charged him with possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.
Meanwhile, police in West Kelowna, B.C., arrested a 38-year-old from Grande Prairie, Alta.
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He has been charged with the following:
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
- Theft
- Breach of Release Order
- A number of firearms offences including:
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Careless use of a firearm
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
- Possession of a weapon knowing its possession is unauthorized
- Unauthorized possession in a motor vehicle
- Tampering with a serial number
The 38-year-old remains in custody in B.C.
Wood Buffalo RCMP continue to investigate, and ask anyone with information to contact them immediately.