News release

PEI RCMP execute search warrant recovering thousands of dollars in stolen property

April 10, 2025 - Scotchfort, Prince Edward Island
From: Prince Edward Island RCMP

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PEI RCMP recovered thousands of dollars in stolen property including power tools, wheels & tires, as well as a trailer after executing a search warrant in Scotchfort.

Based on information received by PEI RCMP, an investigation was launched regarding the possession of property obtained by crime. As a result of this investigation, a search warrant was issued on April 9, 2025 for a residence in the Scotchfort area of PEI. During the search, PEI RCMP recovered several sets of tires and wheels, along with multiple power tools and hand tools. An additional search in the area by RCMP recovered a stolen trailer. Much of the stolen property was marked, and after further investigation was identified as belonging to businesses in the Charlottetown area. RCMP confirmed with the businesses, and the property was returned to them.

This investigation is ongoing.

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“This is a great example of how the public and police can work together to keep our communities safe. Thanks to information provided to PEI RCMP, and the thorough work of our officers in the investigation, we were able to locate and return a large amount of stolen property to businesses in our community. Crimes like this hit small businesses hard, when inventory is stolen or the tools people rely on to do their jobs are taken, it’s a blow to the business for sure, but also to the livelihoods of its employees.”

Chief Superintendent Kevin Lewis – Commanding Officer PEI RCMP

Contacts

Scott C. Ferris
Senior Communications Advisor
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Prince Edward Island
RCMP - PEI
@RCMPPEI
RCMP - PEI
@RCMPPrinceEdwardIsland