RCMP recover firearms, stolen vehicles at Caronport residence

A tip from the Saskatchewan Crime Watch Network app led Moose Jaw RCMP to a residence in Caronport, where they took three residents into custody and retrieved several weapons and stolen vehicles. RCMP issued an advisory on the Saskatchewan Crime Watch Network on May 22 at 2:30 p.m., following a reported break-and-enter and theft of a vehicle and dirt bikes from a residence southwest of Moose Jaw.

Half an hour later, a tip regarding the stolen vehicle led RCMP to a residence in Caronport, where they located the stolen vehicle and dirt bikes.

Three adults, two males and one female, were arrested at the scene.

RCMP searched the vehicle and apprehended a .22 semi-automatic rifle, a pellet pistol, mace, and methamphetamine. A further search of the property and residence recovered two more stolen dirt bikes, ammunition, and a compound bow. The stolen property has been returned to the owners.

Peter Cox of Moose Jaw has been charged with two counts of possession of stolen property, possession of break-in instruments, and several firearms charges. Cox will be appearing in Moose Jaw Provincial court on July 8.

Seth Larson of Caronport has also been charged with two counts of possession of stolen property, possession of break-in instruments, several firearms charges, and two counts of breach of probation. Jenna Lyle of Moose Jaw has been charged with possession of methamphetamine. Larson and Lyle will both appear in Moose Jaw Provincial Court on Aug. 5. RCMP are continuing to investigate the incident.

Residents are reminded to continue to report crime or suspicious activity their local RCMP detachment at 310-RCMP (7261). Information can be submitted anonymously by calling Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at saskcrimestoppers.com.