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Red Deer resident charged

Red Deer RCMP recover stolen guitar after finding it for sale online

Mar 12, 2026 | 3:06 PM

Red Deer RCMP have charged a 57-year-old man following an investigation into a stolen guitar.

Police say on Feb. 13 at 1:45 a.m., Red Deer RCMP responded to a break and enter at a downtown business.

Upon arrival, they determined the business had been broken into, and multiple items had been stolen, such as eight guitar foot pedals and a guitar with unique markings.

However, that same day, police found the stolen guitar and foot pedals for sale online.

This prompted a police investigation to obtain a search warrant for a vehicle and a residence in the Riverside Meadows neighbourhood in Red Deer.

Red Deer resident charged

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As a result, all of the stolen items were recovered, and the suspect, who’s a Red Deer resident, was charged with possession of property obtained by crime and trafficking property obtained by crime over $5,000

A warrant for his arrest has been issued by the court.

If you have any information regarding crime within Red Deer, please contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2200. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.