Edmonton police lay charges against three people after two Lexus vehicles stolen
On July 2, a man reportedly entered a local Lexus dealership and asked to test drive a Lexus RX 350. The suspect took off in the vehicle and police were unable to track it down.
On July 3, police were called at around 3:15 p.m. after a suspect who was test-driving a Lexus RX 500 reportedly stopped and ordered the salesperson out of the vehicle before taking off.
EPS West Division Patrol and Targeted Response to Auto Theft Prevention (TRAP) teams, along with Lexus, were able to track the vehicle.
On July 4, TRAP conducted a search warrant and seized supplies used for stealing vehicles and replacing their VINs.
Police arrested three suspects and recovered both stolen vehicles.
'Members of the west division patrol, with support from TRAP and other units, did an outstanding job investigating, locating, and arresting a group of individuals involved in this sophisticated auto theft ring,' Staff Sgt. Roger Bellerose said in a press release.
'Getting this criminal operation off the street is a big win for EPS and local dealerships.'
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
Amber Alert for 2-year-old cancelled, situation deemed non-criminal: EPS
Edmonton Police Service (EPS) said it has cancelled the amber alert for a two-year-old girl on Saturday afternoon after determining that the situation was not criminal. Around 5 p.m., an Amber Alert issued across the province said that the child had been taken by a man in the Steinhauer area. Around 5:30 p.m., Alberta Emergency Alert posted on social media and their website that the alert had been cancelled and the child had been found. EPS sent out a release later Saturday evening confirming the child was found safe at 5:32 p.m. They said that at the time, officers believed the child may have been in danger. After investigating, police said they believe the incident was non-criminal, and there are no charges pending against the man.
Toronto Star
a day ago
- Toronto Star
CP NewsAlert: Edmonton police issue Amber Alert for two-year-old girl
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Police Service is issuing an Amber Alert for a two-year-old girl. Police say Aurora Alexis was taken from the area of 106 St. and 31 Ave. on the city's south side on Saturday afternoon.
Winnipeg Free Press
a day ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
CP NewsAlert: Edmonton police issue Amber Alert for two-year-old girl
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Police Service is issuing an Amber Alert for a two-year-old girl. Police say Aurora Alexis was taken from the area of 106 St. and 31 Ave. on the city's south side on Saturday afternoon. They say she was taken by Leonard Willier, who reportedly fled with the girl in a white, 2018 Toyota Tundra with Saskatchewan licence plate reading 786 JBH. Police warn not to approach Willer and to report all sightings to 911 or local law enforcement. More to come. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 16, 2025.
