Bonnyville mounties say a man has been arrested after they claim they found stolen items on his property.
The RCMP says on May 12th they executed a search warrant in the area. While conducting the search, officers say they found a Bomag packer that had been reported stolen. The packer is valued at over $100,000.
Mounties say they also found other stolen vehicles and vehicle parts.
42-year-old Alfred Douglas Tizzard of La Corey now faces charges that include multiple counts of possession of stolen property over $5000.
“Excellent collaboration between specialized units and members on duty brought this investigation to a successful conclusion,” says Sgt. Kimberly Hillier, Bonnyville RCMP acting detachment Commander. “Combatting property theft and rural crime remains a top priority for our members.”