A Calgary Police Officer has been charged in connection with theft from several hardware stores.
In August, the Calgary Police Service received a complaint in relation to fraudulent activity and multiple thefts from hardware stores in Calgary and the surrounding areas.
After the police did a thorough investigation, the suspect was identified as a Calgary Police officer.
The thefts allegedly occurred over a 12-month period, totalling more than $10,000.
On Tuesday, August 25, 52-year-old Const. Bradley Tepper was relieved of duty from the Calgary Police Service and is charged with one count of theft over $5,000 and one count of fraud over $5,000.
Tepper is a 20-year member of the Calgary Police and is expected to appear in court on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
"When a criminal investigation involves one of our own members, it has the potential to undermine trust and confidence in our Service," explained the Calgary Police Chief Katie McLellan in a media release. "With investigations like this, our responsibility to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation is integral to upholding our principles of accountability and integrity."