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What's Up Now: RCMP Alert
Date: December 12, 2019
St. Albert RCMP - Proactive Patrol Leads to Arrest
On December 11, 2019, at approximately 1:20 a.m. a St. Albert RCMP member was proactively patrolling a known area of the city in which thieves target, otherwise referred to as a "hot spot". The police officer observed a truck & trailer stopped behind a business on Carleton Drive in Campbell Business Park and proceeded to investigate. The RCMP member approached the two occupants in the truck, gathered intelligence through police checks and determined that the license plate did not match the vehicle it was attached to and the truck & trailer were stolen.
The two individuals in the truck were identified, both had outstanding warrants for their arrest and were taken into custody. The male driver, Geordie Wilson (32) of no fixed address, was also charged with the following:
- Breach of Recognizance - 145(3) CC (x2)
- Obstruction - 129(a) CC
- Possession of Stolen Property Over $5000 - 355(a) CC (x2)
- Drive Uninsured Motor Vehicle - 54(1)(a) TSA
- Improper Use of License Plate - 53(1)(b) TSA
- Drive Motor Vehicle Unauthorized - 94(2) TSA
"Property Crime and Crime Reduction remains a priority for St. Albert RCMP and hot spot patrols are directly in line with the detachment property crime initiatives," says Inspector Pam Robinson. The RCMP will continue to use a consultative, research based approach to reducing crime by targeting our efforts toward high-volume offenders and known crime hot spots.
Residents are reminded to follow the #9PM Routine, as many property crimes can be avoided with proper precautions.
If you have information about this crime OR ANY OTHER CRIMINAL OFFENCE and would like to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), online at p3tips.com, or with the P3 Tips app. Crime Stoppers does not collect information about your identity. A tip leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
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