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Greater than a yr after 1000’s of {dollars} value of path cameras had been stolen from a wild horse conservation group, Sundre RCMP have laid expenses in opposition to a Mayerthorpe man.
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One other 30 cameras had been wiped on February 6, 2022, in accordance with the RCMP. And a month later, on March 6, 2022, one other 43 cameras had been taken.
The price of stolen cameras is estimated at about $17,000.
On the time, HAWS provided a $10,000 reward to anybody who might present a tip to Mounties in regards to the two suspects. RCMP urged anybody with details about the suspects to return ahead.
After the thefts, HAWS advised Postmedia that that they had already ordered extra cameras and deliberate to put in them instantly.
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Sundre RCMP stated Saturday that one other 54 analysis cameras had been reported lacking on March 6, 2023. The worth of those cameras is estimated at $12,500.
A complete of 137 cameras had been stolen.
With the help of Mayerthorpe RCMP, Sundre officers executed a search warrant at a residence in Mayerthorpe on March 9. Officers recovered 52 of the stolen cameras.
RCMP charged Lonnie Darrel Roth, of Mayerthorpe, with possession of property obtained by crime and mischief.
Roth will subsequent seem in Mayerthorpe provincial courtroom on Could 11. He was launched from custody on circumstances.
RCMP stated they’re persevering with to research this matter.
Mayerthorpe is situated greater than 400 kilometers north of Calgary, and greater than 280 kilometers north of Sundre.
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