Alberta RCMP Community Response Team recover stolen vehicles in Wabamun

Wabamum, AB

On Nov. 22, 2024, police were notified of a GMC Sierra that was stolen near Entwhistle Alta. and was being GPS tracked by its owner. Officers from the Alberta RCMP Community Response Team, Parkland and Central Alberta District Crime Reduction Units were able to locate the vehicle. When a safe opportunity presented itself, officer moved in and arrested all 3 occupants 2 of which attempted to flee on foot. Continued investigation led officers to a stolen Subaru Outback at a nearby residence associated to the three individuals. 

Spruce Grove resident Caleb Marks (34), was charged with the following:

• Possession of property obtained by Crime (x2);
• Failure to comply with release order (x5);
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; 
• Operate motor vehicle while prohibited.

 Spruce Grove resident Ryan Wiggins (40), was charged with the following: 

• Possession of property obtained by crime; 
• Failure to comply with release order; 
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

 Spruce Grove resident Jayden Stebbings (18), was charged with the following: 

• Possession of property obtained by Crime;
• Failure to comply with release order; 
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. 

 Marks, Stebbings and Wiggins also had outstanding warrants on property related offenses in the Parkland County and Camrose areas at the time of the arrest.

 All individuals were taken before a Justice of the Peace. Marks and Stebbings were remanded into custody and Wiggins was released on bail with their next court date set for Nov. 27, 2024, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Stony Plain.