From Wetaskiwin RCMP: On April 10th, 2018 Wetaskiwin RCMP responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint in the area of 473 Town Ship Road and 243A Range Road.  Police had observed a black Ford F350 leaving a property and was believed to have been stolen.

Police along with the assistance of the General Investigation Section (GIS) attempted to stop the vehicle and a pursuit was initiated. Ultimately the vehicle was stopped and Gregory Flanagan 31-years-old from Wetaskiwin was arrested.

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Police Determined that the Ford truck was stolen from Strome Alberta.  A search Warrant was applied for and with the assistance of The Crime Reduction Unit, Auto Theft and the GIS unit the property was searched. A Travel trailer and a flat deck trailer were recovered.

On April 13th, 2018 Wetaskiwin RCMP, Crime Reduction Unit and Auto Theft conducted a search warrant at a related address from the previous day. Police located an additional stolen vehicle on the property along with well several stolen vehicle parts.

Gregory Flanagan was arrested and charged with the following offences:

  • ·Possession of stolen property over 5000.00
  • ·Possession of stolen property under 5000.00 X2
  • ·Operate motor vehicle while being pursued by police
  • ·Numerous traffic safety offences x6

He had a bail hearing and was remanded into custody. His next court appearance is April 26th, 2018 in Wetaskiwin Alberta.

The investigation continues into this matter continues with additional charges pending.

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