What started as a phone call of a potentially stolen vehicle led to a search warrant and the recovery of several items in the southwest corner of city.
RCMP arrested a 57-year-old Prince George man on Friday (Aug. 16) after police found stolen items on a property off Highway 16 near Sykes Road at an estimated value of $50,000.
Mounties received a call from a concerned citizen who believes he saw a stolen vehicle and once officers found it at a residence off the highway, they deemed it stolen and took the suspect into custody, where he is currently being held.
Police found several stolen items inside the vehicle, executed a search warrant for the property, and found other additional items, including:
- Tools
- Vehicle tires, rims, and other parts
- Pet supplies
- Lawnmowers
- Generator
Prince George RCMP used five flat deck truckloads and a cargo van to remove the stolen property and as the investigation continues, they’re hoping to find the rightful owners.
Anyone with information on property-related crime is asked to call the Prince George RCMP at 250-561-3300, anonymously contact Crime-Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or online at pgcrimestoppers.bc.ca.
