17-07-2025
Rocky View County man charged after RCMP recover more than 300K worth of stolen property, illicit drugs
RCMP officers seized illicit drugs and over $300,000 of stolen property when they executed a search warrant on Tuesday.
A Rocky View man faces multiple charges after RCMP recovered over $300,000 in stolen property from his residence.
On July 15, Cochrane RCMP officers executed a search warrant at a rural property in Rocky View County.
They recovered stolen property believed to be worth more than $300,000 and seized illegal drugs following an investigation that was launched after receiving a tip from the RCMP Auto Theft Unit.
Recovered property includes a 2023 Dodge Ram pickup truck, a 2013 Triumph Thruxton 900 motorcycle, a holiday and utility trailer and two high-value aesthetic laser devices, that were stolen during a break-and-enter in Calgary in 2024 and have an estimated value of more than $300,000.
Police also seized more than 100 grams of suspected methamphetamine and MDMA.
A 64-year-old Rocky View man was charged with two counts of possession of stolen property over $5,000, three counts of possession of a forged document, three counts of fraud, three counts of altering a vehicle identification number and two counts of possession of a controlled substance.
Following a bail hearing, the man was released from custody with conditions. He's scheduled to appear in court in Cochrane on Aug. 18.
'This investigation is a great example of how collaboration between specialized RCMP units leads to meaningful results,' said Cochrane RCMP detachment commander Insp. Dave Brunner, in a media release.
'Property crime has a real impact on our communities,' he added, 'and our members are committed to identifying prolific offenders and holding them accountable.'
