Okotoks RCMP – Three men arrested and charged with multiple criminal offences

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Okotoks, AB – On May 13th, 2018, around 8:00 am, the Okotoks RCMP received a call from a property owner of a suspicious vehicle with two occupants in a rural property in the MD of Foothills.

RCMP attended the location, confirmed there were two stolen vehicles on site, and the home had been entered. Two suspects were arrested without incident. A third suspect fled the scene on foot. The RCMP police dog services were engaged and after a brief search, the Police Dog Services located the suspect.

Items used to assist in committing property related criminal acts were located in the possession of the suspects.

Mathew Gilchrist (35) has been charged with the following criminal offenses: Break and enter, possession of stolen property under $5000 x 4, possession of break in tools, possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace x 2, and possession of intercepting device. He was released on his own recognizance.

Jordan Sims (34) has been charged with the following criminal offenses: Break and enter, possession of stolen property under $5000 x 4, possession of break in tools, possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace x 2, and possession of intercepting device. He was released on his own recognizance.

Christopher Ireland (40) has been charged with the following criminal offenses: Break and enter, possession of property under $5000 x 4, possession of break in tools, possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace x 2, possession of intercepting device, fail to comply with recognizance x 4, possession of controlled substance and misuse of credit card. He was initially held in custody pending a bail hearing.

The RCMP encourage residents to provide the RCMP with local intelligence on potential criminal activity. Members of the community know when there are strange vehicles in the area, or when suspicious behaviours are observed. When the RCMP receives this information it assists with the deployment of resources. The public is encouraged to report crimes that have been committed, no matter how small. This feeds the RCMP’s larger intelligence picture.

If you have information about this crime or any crime, please call the Okotoks R.C.M.P. at 403-995-6400 or call your local police. If you want to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by Internet at www.tipsubmit.com or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).

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