Regina police charge 2 in connection to recent auto theft

The Regina Police Service say they have charged a man, 36, and woman, 35, in connection to a recent auto theft.

Police said they received a report of a vehicle driving erratically westbound on Victoria Avenue from Park Street on Tuesday shortly after 12 a.m.

Officers located the stolen vehicle pulling into a parking lot of a business in the 900 block of Arcola Avenue.

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Police said they followed the man and woman into the business and made the arrests.

As part of the investigation, police said they seized a loaded .22 calibre revolver.

Jason Lee Sparvier and Chelsea Lynn Dufresne, both of Regina, are facing charges that include possessing stolen property over $5,000.

According to police, Sparvier is also being charged with possessing a firearm.

Sparvier will appear in court on Tuesday afternoon, while Dufresne will be in court on July 29.