Posted by : Rita Sittler  On December 7th, 2023 1:49 pm

      

Following an investigation completed by members of the Medicine Hat ALERT Regional Property Crime Unit (RPCU), a man and woman from Medicine Hat have been charged with several offences in connection to stolen property.

The investigation was initiated in early November, and on November 21^st and 22^nd, with the assistance of Medicine Hat Police Service, led to the discovery of a stolen vehicle parked in the Southwest area of Medicine Hat. Justin Castor aged 24, was observed operating the stolen vehicle and safely apprehended.

A short time later, Teegan Austin, aged 21, was located and arrested for the possession of stolen property. Following these apprehensions, a search warrant was executed at a residence in the 300 block of 4 Street NW, resulting in the seizure of items associated to numerous break-ins and thefts in Medicine Hat, Cypress County, and the Elkwater area. Some of these investigations are still ongoing and efforts are being made to return the stolen property to the rightful owners.

The following items were recovered because of this investigation:

• 2006 Ram 3500 truck
• Custom cowboy chaps, rope & western gear
• Multiple pieces of stolen identification
• Assorted tools
• A rural crime watch road sign

Justin Castor was charged with the following:

• Possession of Stolen Property Over $5,000
• Possession of Stolen Property Under $5,000 x 3
• Flight from Police

 

Teegan Austin was charged with the following:

 

• Possession of Stolen Property Over $5,000
• Possession of Stolen Property Under $5,000 x 3
• Possess Identity Documents x 4
• Fail to Comply with Release Order

 

Following a Judicial Interim Release hearing Castor was held in custody and Austin was released subject to conditions. Both are scheduled to appear in court on December 12, 2023.

 

MH ALERT would like to thank our policing partners for their contributions including members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol Section and members of the Redcliff RCMP Detachment.

Media Contact:
S/Sgt. Ryan Thorburn
Organized Crime Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8425