Siksika man charged in relation to string of vehicle thefts
A Siksika First Nation man faces multiple charges following an investigation into a string of vehicle thefts.
On May 21, Southern Alberta RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (SAD CRU) launched an investigation in rural areas east of Calgary.
A suspect was identified, and SAD CRU, working with help from RCMP officers from Strathmore, Airdrie, Gleichen, Vulcan and High River deployed a bait truck with GPS tracking to the area.
Police say that between April 20 and June 15, there were 17 vehicle thefts that they believe were related to the suspect, climaxing with the theft of the bait truck in Wheatland County on June 16.
SAD CRU, with the help from Strathmore and Gleichen RCMP, tracked down the stolen RCMP bait truck in Strathmore, which resulted in the driver fleeing from the truck.
After a short foot chase, he was arrested by SAD CRU.
A 25-year-old Siksika Nation resident was jointly charged by SAD CRU and Strathmore RCMP with the following:
Two counts of motor vehicle theft;
Resisting arrest;
Two counts of failure to comply with a release order;
Possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine);
Three counts of driving an uninsured motor vehicle;
Two counts of possession of stolen property over $5,000;
Possession of stolen property under $5,000; and
Two counts of theft of a debit card.
The man was also charged by Gleichen RCMP with the following:
Mischief over $5,000;
Taking motor vehicle without consent;
Driving uninsured motor vehicle;
Possession of stolen property over $5,000;
Possession of a prohibited weapon;
Possession of a firearm with a tampered serial number.
The man was also charged by Airdrie RCMP with the theft of a motor vehicle.
Following a bail hearing, the man was held in custody until June 19. However, that appearance was remanded until July 3.
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