Over the past weeks, the Eastern Alberta District Rural Crime Reduction Unit (EADRCRU) has been conducting a multi-jurisdictional investigation into ATM thefts that have been plaguing in the Lakeland area.
On Dec. 10, EADRCRU conducted a search warrant at a residence in Saddle Lake and recovered an ATM that had been stolen from the Carl Bull Store in Goodfish Lake, according to an RCMP media release. Three people were arrested at the residence and a significant amount of evidence was seized from the location.
Among the items were a vehicle stolen from Lloydminster, and a prohibited firearm.
The investigation continued and also resulted in the collection of evidence and the recovery of the ATM stolen from the La Corey Esso.
"Surveillance footage, physical evidence, and forensic evidence led to two of the arrested individuals being charged with multiple offences related to the break and enters," reads the media release.
Jordan Steinhauer (35) and Mackenzie Giant (24) of Saddle Lake were both charged with multiple offences.
Both men were remanded into custody and are being held. They are expected to appear in court in St. Paul on Dec. 20. The third individual from the residence was released without charges.
Two more men are being sought in connection to the offences. Byron Hunter (44) and Tyson Hunter (46) of Saddle Lake are wanted, and the RCMP is seeking assistance from the public in locating them.
“We will be making it a priority to locate and apprehend Byron Hunter and Tyson Hunter,” said Cst. Guillaume Wilson (EADRCRU). “It’s simply a matter of time until we find them.
The investigation is ongoing and police are asking if you have information about this incident to please call the St. Paul RCMP at 780-645-8888 or call your local police. 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.
EADRCRU and local RCMP Detachments will continue investigating the ATM thefts and attempted ATM thefts in the area.
