The Edmonton Police Service Targeted Response to Auto Theft Prevention (TRAP) teams have arrested six people allegedly responsible for a recent increase in thefts of idling vehicles.
Throughout March 2024, police were noticing a spike in early morning thefts of idling vehicles in Edmonton and surrounding communities. On Mar. 21, 2024, TRAP located four stolen vehicles at a west Edmonton motel, which led them to the arrest of Caleb Marks, 33. Marks was charged with seven offences, including possession of stolen property, driving while disqualified and breach of court order.
While investigating Marks, TRAP members identified an associated residence in west Edmonton where on Mar. 26, 2024, they located three more stolen vehicles, including a 2017 Jaguar F-Pace that had been reported stolen from Spruce Grove that morning.
Investigators subsequently arrested Kristopher Prasad, 27, Michael Night, 35, Britney Dyck, 22, Alexander Carriere, 34 and Tammy Glimps, 42. The five are facing 24 criminal charges, including theft of motor vehicle, dangerous driving, possession of stolen property and breach of court order.
“We are pleased to be able to lay charges and put an end to this recent spike in auto thefts associated with this group,” says TRAP Sergeant Ian Strom. “While leaving your vehicle idling should not make you a victim to crime, the suspects who commit auto crimes are looking for easy targets. That’s why we encourage Edmontonians to lock up and turn off their unattended vehicles.”
In 2023, TRAP made 490 arrests resulting in over 1,700 criminal charges and the recovery of over $18,000,000 in stolen vehicles and equipment.
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