Drumheller RCMP received reports of possible stolen property in or near the Drumheller area on Feb. 28, 2023.
The stolen property was reported to be from the City of Calgary was a white 20’ enclosed Interstate car hauler trailer, a 2000 dark blue Chevrolet pickup truck; and a 2016 pink/blue/yellow Ski-doo Summit X 800R snowmobile.
Drumheller General Duty members, Drumheller General Investigation Section (GIS) and Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Intelligence members initiated an investigation.
A suspect vehicle was located in Drumheller on March 1 and was subject to a traffic stop where two suspects were arrested and taken into custody; the vehicle contained an imitation handgun (airsoft gun) and both suspects were found in possession of methamphetamine.
The driver was found to be a suspended driver.
A search warrant was executed on a property on the evening of March 1 in Michichi, Alta. where the 20’ stolen Interstate car hauler trailer was recovered.
The stolen 2000 Chevrolet pickup truck was recovered on the morning of March 2 in a rural area near Morrin, Alta.
Tim CLOSS (48) of Michichi was charged with possession of property obtained by crime; possession of methamphetamine; and operating a motor vehicle while being prohibited.
Judith Brown (41) of Michichi was charged with possession of property obtained by crime and possession of methamphetamine.
The stolen snowmobile was later recovered on the evening of March 2 abandoned in a rural area along a roadway near Morrin.
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