ATHABASCA — Four Edmonton men have been arrested and charged after a string of business thefts were committed after closing time in Athabasca.
In an April 13 press release, Const. Kyle Hotchkiss said a group of men was reportedly stealing from multiple local businesses after 5 p.m. April 10. Officers responded to a tip of the groups location, and arrested three individuals attempting to leave a business in the 2500 block of 48 Ave. A fourth individual was arrested later by officers after attempting to flee the scene on foot.
Two vehicles present were identified as related to the men in custody, and a subsequent search after obtaining a warrant resulted in the recovery of approximately $8,000 of goods stolen from three businesses in the area.
Forty-one-year-old Sebastian Chan, 35-year-old David Tran, 36-year-old Kevin Truong, and 39-year-old James Travers, all residents of Edmonton, have been charged with two counts of theft under $5,000. Tran and Truong were both arrested on outstanding warrants.
Chan, Tran, and Truong were granted conditional release following a judicial hearing and will appear in Athabasca Court of Justice April 22. Travers was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in court on the same date.
Athabasca RCMP encourage the public to report any criminal or suspicious activity. Reports tell us where to look, who to look for, and where to patrol in the future. If you see a crime in progress, dial 911. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
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