Beaumont RCMP looking to reunite stolen property with its owners

Beaumont, Alta. – On March 5, 2019, two males were arrested following complaints of break and enters and thefts.  The males have been linked to several thefts reported in Beaumont. The Beaumont RCMP recovered a large amount of stolen property in the possession of the males and are now looking to return the items.

At 2:43 a.m., a complaint was received that males were breaking into garages and vehicles. A black SUV was reported to be the suspect vehicle involved. Beaumont RCMP located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop.  The SUV fled from police and shortly after, at 3:03 a.m., the SUV became stuck in a snow bank where two male occupants ran into a nearby field.  Both males were caught and taken into custody by responding RCMP members. 

After being searched subsequent to arrest, one of the males was found to have a can of bear spray in his pants pockets and the other had a knife.

29-year-old Clayton Michael Upright of Edmonton is facing seven criminal charges as follows:

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
• Break, enter and commit an offence – residence
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 (x4)
• Flight from peace officer

26-year-old Stefano Chad Nardi of Edmonton is facing 11 criminal charges as follows:

• Break, enter and commit and offence – residence
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 (x 4)
• Flight from peace officer
• Impaired operation of a motor vehicle
• Impaired operation over 80 mg% of a motor vehicle
• Operation of a motor vehicle while prohibited
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

Both subjects have had a judicial interim release hearing and have been released from custody.  They are scheduled to appear in Provincial court in Leduc on March 14, 2019.

Investigation revealed that the suspect SUV, a black Toyota Highlander, was earlier reported stolen out of Edmonton.  A large amount of stolen property was recovered from within the Highlander.  Recovered property includes: cell phones, computers, binoculars, various watches and sunglasses amongst other items.  This property may belong to residents of Beaumont, or neighbouring communities.

“Making these arrests is a great outcome, and an even better outcome will be to return the stolen property” says Staff Sergeant Jeff Egan, Detachment Commander of Beaumont RCMP Detachment.  “This is a timely reminder to Beaumont residents to lock your vehicles, remove valuables, and keep garage door openers out of sight.”

If you recently have been a victim of theft or if you have information relating to this investigation. please contact the Beaumont RCMP at 780-929-7410.

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Corporal Laurel Scott

Beaumont RCMP Detachment

780-929-7410

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