Two suspects are facing charges for their involvement in a Southern Alberta theft network.
In April, the RCMP Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (SAD CRU) began an investigation following a series of commercial break and enters in the region.
The suspects used stolen vehicles to target cannabis dispensaries, liquor stores, convenience stores, and other rural businesses.
They also began stealing bikes in Banff and targeting homes in Chestermere with open garages and vehicles.
On May 2, police arrested 36-year-old Chaylee Eagle Plume Bruised Head of Blood Tribe First Nation, and 38-year-old James Tylor Stuart of Calgary.
At the time of their arrest, Eagle Plume Bruised Head and Stuart were in possession of two stolen vehicles.
Eagle Plume Bruised Head was charged with:
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Break and enter (x7)
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Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 (x4)
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Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 (x3)
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Failing to comply with release orders (x5)
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Wearing a disguise to commit an offence
Stuart was charged with:
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Break and enter (x2)
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Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
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Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 (x2)
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Failing to comply with release orders (x4)
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Wearing a disguise to commit an offence
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Possession of break-in tools
Both were remanded into custody.
Eagle Plume Bruised Head is scheduled to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Calgary on May 16.
Stuart will appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Okotoks on May 30.
“Using our analysts and a more intelligence-based approach, we are able to identify and focus our enforcement efforts on these repeat offenders,” said Cst. Katelyn Dagg of SAD CRU. “It’s through this approach that we can have the largest impact on reducing crime.”