A Calgary man is no doubt regretting his nonchalant attitude towards street parking.
Olds RCMP were patrolling in town around 2:15 a.m. on April 13 when they came across a “vehicle illegally parked askew on the wrong side of the street,” according to a Tuesday news release.
After checking the plate, police found it did not match the vehicle and a traffic stop followed. It was later determined that the vehicle had been reported stolen out of Calgary.
The driver, who was alone, was wanted on outstanding warrants and was arrested. A search of the vehicle turned up break-and-enter tools, a can of bear spray and various credit and identification cards.
A 37-year-old Calgary man has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, obstruction of a police officer, identity theft, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, possession of break-and-enter tools and possession of methamphetamine.
The suspect was released from custody and is due in Didsbury provincial court on May 9.