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rcmp nab scooter-bandit suspect in relation to 25 atm break-ins

a calgary man is facing 70 charges in connection to 25 ...

by josh aldrich

aug 5 2023
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rcmp charge calgary man in relation to 25 break and enters
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a calgary man is facing 70 charges in connection to 25 bank machine thefts in southern alberta.
the southern alberta district crime reduction unit says the 30-year-old drove an electric scooter to all locations, then used an angle grinder or concrete saw to gain access to the atm. it is estimated he stole more than $15,000 total in break-and-enters in calgary, lethbridge and several rural communities, including raymond, coaldale, vulcan, strathmore and diamond valley.
the suspect was arrested on july 14 when he was caught breaking into a calgary business on 16 avenue n.w.
david letourneau-janveaux faces dozens of charges, including relating to possession of a prohibited weapon., break-and-enter to commit theft, break-and-enter to commit mischief, mischief over $5,000, theft over $5,000 and possession of break-in instruments.
he was remanded into custody and his next court appearance is in alberta court of justice in calgary on aug. 16.
josh aldrich
josh aldrich

josh aldrich is an award-winning journalist with more than 20 years of experience covering communities across western canada. born in drayton valley and growing up in towns and cities throughout the province, he is an albertan at heart and passionate about everything the wild rose province has to offer. he has been reporting for the calgary herald and calgary sun since 2021, primarily covering the local business community.

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