RCMP arrest man after series of Strathcona County break-ins

A man has been arrested after a series of alleged vehicle break-ins in Sherwood Park and St. Albert.

Strathcona County RCMP received several reports of vehicle break-ins in the Summerwood neighbourhood.

Early into the investigation, a suspect was identified that matched the description of a suspect responsible for other vehicle break-ins in St. Albert.

On May 25, police executed a search warrant in Edmonton where the suspect was taken into custody. Police found a large amount of stolen property worth a total of $15,000.

37-year-old Christopher Williams of Edmonton has been charged with the following:

• Break and enter (x2)
• Theft under $5,000 (x 9)
• Possession of property obtained by crime, over $5,000
• Possession of property obtained by crime, under $5,000 (x5)

Williams was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in a Sherwood Park court.