Date: February 26, 2025Share

RCMP arrest male for theft

On January 18, 2025, at approximately 10:35 a.m., St. Albert RCMP received a complaint of a theft in progress from Walmart. It was reported that a male was seen putting multiple boxes of sports trading cards into his backpack and exited the store without paying for the merchandise. The police were also informed that the same male was seen on video surveillance, on two separate occasions earlier in the week, stealing sports trading cards as well.

The male suspect was walking east through the parking lot when RCMP members arrived and he was arrested without incident.

Rich Saah Anderson (18), a resident of Edmonton, AB, and was charged with three counts of theft Under $5000 and is scheduled to appear in court on March 3, 2025, at the Alberta Court of Justice in St. Albert.

Total value of the sports trading cards stolen in the three separate thefts was just over $4900.00.

St. Albert RCMP encourage the public to report any criminal or suspicious activity. Reports tell us where to look, who to look for, and where to patrol in the future. If you see a crime in progress, dial 911. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

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