RCMP rural crime patrols lead to discovery of stolen vehicles at Trochu area property

Written by ECA Review

Members of the Three Hills RCMP were conducting rural crime patrols near Trochu, Alta. on Feb. 8, 2021.

While on patrol, police located a stolen 2000 GMC Sierra.

Police conducted a traffic stop with the vehicle and two male occupants were arrested without incident.

Further investigation led police to a rural property near Trochu, Alta. where a search warrant was obtained and executed.

During the search of the property, police located a stolen 2012 Cargomate utility trailer and a stolen 2010 Ford Focus.

In addition to the stolen vehicles, police also seized a Chevrolet Avalanche that had the VIN numbers removed.

The investigation remains ongoing; therefore, the suspect’s names cannot be released at this time.

By Sergeant Jamie Day, Three Hills RCMP Detachment

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