By Canadian Press

Morinville

RCMP recover nearly $400k in stolen items near Morinville

Jul 27, 2020 | 9:59 AM

MORINVILLE, Alta. – Mounties in Morinville say they have arrested one suspect and are looking for another after busting a major theft operation.

They say on Wednesday RCMP officers who executed a search warrant at a rural property in Sturgeon County seized stolen goods worth an estimated $130,000.

The loot included a stolen Kenworth semi truck and trailer, two shipping containers, some industrial chemicals and a Bobcat Skid Steer.

Investigators say a stolen ATV, snowmobile, riding lawnmower and three trailers were also seized, along with several unsecured firearms.

They say on Friday another $250,000 worth of stolen property, including three high end vehicles, was seized after a second search warrant was executed at a residence in the Northern Lights Subdivision in Sturgeon County.

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Two local men have been charged in the case. One, Curtis Sear, is in custody, and an arrest warrant has been issued for the other, Jonathan Borle.

(The Canadian Press)