On Nov. 24 and 25, Airdrie RCMP received multiple reports of catalytic converter thefts in the Big Springs neighbourhood as well as in Balzac. The Airdrie Crime Reduction Unit took carriage of the investigations and on Nov. 30, and arrested a 46-year-old male.
A press release from Airdrie RCMP indicates David Jeffrey Guilbault, of no fixed address, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Mischief Under $5000 x 4
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000
- Possession of Break-In Instruments
- Theft Over $5000 x 3
- Mischief Over $5000
Guilbault has also been charged with three counts of operating a motor vehicle without a license plate attached, contrary to the provisions of Alberta's Traffic Safety Act.
Guilbault was brought before a Justice of the Peace and was released on a $1,500 no cash recognizance with conditions. Guilbault is to appear in Airdrie Provincial Court on Dec. 8.
According to the release, Airdrie RCMP have seized over $20,000 in assets during the course of this investigation, including a 2017 Ford F-150.
Airdrie RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance in these investigations. Should the public have any information in relation to this occurrence please contact the Airdrie RCMP at 403-945-7267. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
