On Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015 around 8:30 p.m., a plain clothes on-duty detective was at a convenience store in the area of 50 Street and 92 Avenue when he recognized a male inside the store who has had several interactions with police in the past. The detective continued to proactively observe the male in the store.
It is reported that the male requested to purchase two packs of cigarettes from the clerk and then requested another. When the clerk turned around to get a third pack of cigarettes, the male allegedly stole the first two packs and ran out of the store towards his vehicle.
The detective quickly ran after the suspect and arrested him before he reached his vehicle. Subsequent investigations revealed that the vehicle he was driving was reported stolen.
Tanner Meier, 19, was charged with theft under $5,000, possession of stolen property over $5,000 and breach of recognizances (x2).