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Traffic stop in Medicine Hat results in police charges of stolen vehicle. File Photo/CHAT News
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Traffic stop in Medicine Hat results in police charges of stolen vehicle

Mar 4, 2025 | 10:18 AM

An early morning traffic stop resulted in charges for possession of stolen property and forgery in Medicine Hat at approximately 2:15 a.m. on March 1.

A Medicine Hat Police Service patrol officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Redcliff Drive Southwest after observing a stop sign violation.

During the interaction with the driver and passengers, officers determined that the registered owner of the vehicle was not present.

Officers also observed illegal contraband in plain view inside the vehicle, prompting the arrest of all occupants.

A subsequent search of the vehicle uncovered multiple counterfeit motor vehicle VINs.

Further investigation confirmed that the 2021 Lexus GX4 SUV the occupants were driving was a stolen vehicle, which had been fitted with a counterfeit VIN.

Resulting from the investigation, three male subjects — an 18-year-old from Lasalle, Quebec, a 21-year-old from Montreal, Quebec, and a 24-year-old from Calgary — have been charged with possession of stolen property and forgery.

The 18-year-old was remanded in custody while the two others have court appearances scheduled for April.