Hard Work and Diligence Pays Off!

Earlier this month, while conducting a Community Patrol in the Hamlet of Wabamun, an observant Parkland County Peace Officer noticed something that caught her eye. A vehicle was parked in front of a grocery store displaying a license plate that did not match the vehicle. The license plate had expired in 2022 and the vehicle had been registered to a driver from Humbolt, Saskatchewan. Also of interest, upon further inspection there was no VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) plate attached to the dash, as there should be. The Officer monitored the vehicle for a short time, intending to conduct a traffic stop, but the driver did not return to the vehicle.

Based on the information above, the Officer concluded that the best appropriate action was to tow the vehicle. Upon arrival, the tow truck operator accessed the vehicle and noticed that the ignition had been tampered with (often indicating a stolen vehicle). The Officer also observed various 'Break and Enter' tools, cut locks and miscellaneous suspicious items located inside the vehicle. Also inside the vehicle was a license plate that appeared to match the vehicle.

The Peace Officer contacted local RCMP to inform them of the circumstances. The Officer subsequently towed the vehicle from the scene, impounding it for follow-up investigation. RCMP followed up the investigation, contacting the Peace Officer and advising her that the vehicle had indeed been stolen from Edmonton in November, 2024. The RCMP investigation continues...

Parkland County Peace Officers often collaborate with local RCMP members. This time it resulted in what RCMP termed a "good catch"! Hard work, a keen eye, and diligence does indeed pay off!

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