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Tip Leads To Arrest

Ponoka RCMP execute search warrant and recover stolen property

Jun 21, 2021 | 4:29 PM

A Ponoka County man is facing several charges are RCMP seized thousands of dollars-worth of stolen items from a rural property this month.

On June 11, Ponoka RCMP received a tip on the possible location of nearly $50,000 of stolen property on a rural property west of Ponoka.

Mounties attended the property and were able to see a stolen utility wagon from the road. Officers approached the residence and immediately arrested an adult male for possession of stolen property.

A search warrant was executed at the property on June 12, where police say the following stolen items were recovered:

  • 4×6 utility wagon
  • 2016 Kawasaki motorbike with trailer
  • Portable gas generators (x2)
  • 2008 Ford F350 truck
  • 1999 Mustang goose neck trailer
  • 2011 Blazer ORBL enclosed trailer
  • 2006 Suzuki ATV
  • John Deere ride on mower
  • Various tools and jerry cans.

Michael Richter, 42, is charged with five counts of possession of stolen property exceeding $5,000.

Richter has been released on conditions and will make his first court appearance at Ponoka provincial court on July 2.