A 29-year-old man faces five charges after an ongoing investigation led Regina police to a stolen firearm and hunting equipment.
Police shared in a release on Wednesday that officers were sent at 12:45 p.m. Sept. 4 to a parking lot on the 4900 block of Gordon Road near Cabela’s in the Harbour Landing neighbourhood.
Regina police received a report of a theft from a truck, which included a gun, ammunition, three compound hunting bows, other hunting gear and clothing.
Potential suspects and a suspect vehicle were identified during the investigation.
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One suspect, Andrew Pelletier of Regina, was arrested that evening on the 1800 block of Alexandra Street.
According to police, Pelletier was bitten by a police dog during the arrest. He was taken to hospital by paramedics for treatment before he was transported to a detention area.
Police also located an unoccupied suspect vehicle on the 1900 block of Connaught Street.
A significant amount of stolen property was recovered, Regina police said in the release.
Pelletier has been charged with three counts of theft over $5,000 and two counts of possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to an order.
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