From Nov. 23, 2017 to Jan. 4, 2018, police received at least 10 reports of break-and-enters that took place in the McCauley, Cromdale, Oliver and Queen Mary Park neighbourhoods.
Following a thorough investigation, officers determined that the alleged thieves targeted a variety of locations, including mailboxes, parkades, apartment complex storage units and ATM machines and allegedly stole mailed gifts, cash and a variety of valuables left in vehicles and storage units.
Among the recovered items were several pieces of sporting equipment, a home theatre system, two vintage toy car sets and a malt mill. Photos of these items are now posted on the EPS Pinterest page in hopes the original owners will come forward and claim them.
“We were able to identify the owners of some of the stolen items, but a few unique items remain unclaimed,” says Acting Detective Jonathon Wong with Downtown Division. “We’re certain that someone is missing these items and are hopeful they will come forward.”
Brandon Okimaw, 23, has been charged with break and enter (x10), mischief under $5,000 (x4), theft of mail (x2), and breach of recognizance (x19).
Frank Okimaw, 32, has been charged with break and enter (x7), theft of mail (x4), possession of stolen property under $5,000 (x7) and mischief under $5,000.
Anyone who has information about stolen property is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.