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RCMP Lakeland Crime Reduction Unit arrest male for theft of farm equipment

One man has been arrested after RCMP found him in possession of a stolen tractor.

Elk Point RCMP and RCMP’s Lakeland Crime Reduction Unit helmed an investigation into the stolen farm equipment and on Jan. 25, 2023, located and recovered a stolen farm tractor. The stolen farm tractor is valued at approximately $160, 000.

Leslie Alan Hillebrand a resident of Elk Point was arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 and tampering with a vehicle identification number.

Hillebrand was held for a Judicial Interim Release hearing where he was released by a Justice of the Peace on a no cash bail Release Order. Hillebrand is scheduled to attend St. Paul Provincial Court on Feb. 16, 2023.

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