ALERT’s investigation started in June 2023 when a stolen car was recognized and linked to an Edmonton murder investigation. The car was then related to a rural handle, which was purporting to be an auto detailer however truly was getting used to re-VIN and reprogram stolen automobiles for resale and exportation.
In complete ALERT says it recognized a complete of 20 stolen automobiles and one stolen car-hauler trailer. Eleven of the 20 stolen automobiles have been recovered, representing a complete worth of roughly $1 million. The group says different automobiles are suspected of getting been exported to Lebanon and Saudi Arabia.
Six individuals have been charged:
- Joseph Chlala, 22, of Calgary, is charged with possession of property obtained by crime, tampering with a car identification quantity, and prison mischief;
- Michael Labar, 47, of Pink Deer, is charged with possession of property obtained by crime, tampering with a car identification quantity, prison mischief, possession of proceeds of crime, and laundering proceeds of crime.
- Quinn Olson, 48, of Pink Deer, is charged with uttering a solid doc.
- Zarina Mir-Wais, 32, of Pink Deer, is charged with uttering a solid doc.
- Sherry Mackenzie, 67, of Pink Deer, is charged with trafficking property obtained by crime, utilizing a solid doc, fraud, possession of proceeds of crime, and laundering proceeds of crime.
- Cherie Baptiste, 40, of Pink Deer, is charged with possession of proceeds of crime.
ALERT says Chlala has connections in Edmonton, Calgary and Ottawa and is described as being 5-foot-5 with a heavy construct, brown hair and inexperienced eyes. The Bolo Program is providing a reward as much as $50,000 for data that results in his arrest.
ALERT says a warrant has additionally been issued for Zarina Mir-Wais.
Anybody with data on this investigation, or the whereabouts of Chlala or Mir-Wais, is requested to contact native police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
ALERT acquired help from Edmonton Police Service, Calgary Police Service, Pink Deer RCMP, Sylvan Lake RCMP, and RCMP Ok-Division Auto Theft unit.
ALERT was established and is funded by the Alberta Authorities and is a compilation of the province’s most refined legislation enforcement assets dedicated to tackling critical and arranged crime.
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