Maidstone RCMP are crediting alert members of the public with the recovery of three stolen vehicles over the past week.
Wednesday, Maidstone RCMP received a tip that a stolen Jeep from Lloydminster was travelling down Highway 16. Police say a witness travelling down the highway recognized the Jeep as one placed on social media and reported it to police.
The Jeep was located and two individuals were arrested, 18-year-old Jonah Mitsuing of Loon Lake and a youth.
Mitsuing is charged with possession of property obtained by crime, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possession of break-in instruments and failure to comply with an undertaking.
Mitsuing has been released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Lloydminster Provincial Court Aug. 28.
A vehicle was also reported stolen Wednesday north of Lloydminster. It was recovered the same day south of Lloydminster thanks to the public’s assistance, police report.
A vehicle stolen from Paynton Monday was recovered the same day in North Battleford. Police say this was again thanks to the public and social media.
In a press release the RCMP state, “the RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance in these matters and for helping recover these vehicles and get them back to their rightful owners.”
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