Three Hills RCMP have apprehended a wanted property crime suspect after receiving a call for service southwest of the Town of Three Hills.
On Saturday, September 23 at approximately 5:45 a.m., Three Hills RCMP responded to a suspicious male looking for fuel southwest of Three Hills. The responding officer located the vehicle and arrested an individual in possession of a stolen truck.
The male was identified as 34-year-old Simon May of Linden, and was wanted on multiple warrants for failing to comply with court orders.
“I am proud of the work and commitment from the Three Hills officers involved with catching this offender,” states Three Hills RCMP Detachment Commander Sergeant Jamie Day. “This demonstrates the importance, effectiveness, and dedication from our members. Three Hills RCMP remains fully committed in building safer communities by working in partnership with our community as well as through investigative and enforcement efforts to achieve this goal.”
The stolen vehicle was searched incidental to arrest, and officers located break and enter tools, and a weapon.
In conjunction with Airdrie Rural RCMP, a second stolen vehicle was located just outside of Linden, which was linked to numerous other break and enter and thefts throughout Kneehill County and Three Hills.
May has been charged with two counts of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, break and enter, possession of break-in instruments, three counts fail to comply with undertaking conditions, two counts breach of recognizance, and trespass at night.
Three Hills RCMP also executed three outstanding warrants--DNA warrant, disobeying order of court, and fail to comply with undertaking.
Following a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, May was remanded into custody to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Drumheller on Wednesday, September 27.
