A Regina male is facing more than 20 charges after an investigation by the Regina Police Service Stolen Auto Unit and the Saskatchewan RCMP. Police investigation has revealed that the male is believed to be responsible for stealing nine vehicles from nine different locations in Regina and surrounding rural communities over the span of ten days in August.
In each of the nine thefts, the vehicles stolen had unlocked doors and the keys were inside the vehicles.
“Theft of auto is almost always a crime of opportunity. This investigation is an important reminder for the public to always lock vehicle doors and take the keys out of the vehicle,” said Inspector Cory Lindskog of the Regina Police Service Investigative Services Division. “Our Stolen Auto Unit works diligently and successfully to track and recover vehicles once they have been stolen, but we all have a role to play in preventing auto theft from the start.”
August 2, 2023
-RPS received a report of a vehicle stolen from Green Crescent. The vehicle was observed by RPS, but drove away from police. The vehicle was recovered by RCMP in Avonlea, SK.
August 3, 2023
-RCMP received a report of a vehicle stolen from a business in Wilcox, SK. The vehicle was recovered by RCMP in Aylesbury, SK.
August 5, 2023
-RCMP received a report of a vehicle stolen from a residence in Milestone, SK. The vehicle was reported to be involved in a hit and run collision in Regina and was later recovered in Regina by RPS. There were no reports of injuries as a result of the collision.
-RCMP received a report of a vehicle stolen from a residence in Avonlea, SK. The vehicle was recovered in Regina by RPS.
August 6, 2023
-RCMP received a report of a vehicle stolen from a residence in Emerald Park, SK. The vehicle was recovered in Regina by RPS.
-RCMP received a report of a theft of two firearms from a residence in Avonlea, SK. RPS recovered one of the stolen firearms in Regina.
August 8, 2023
-RCMP received a report of a vehicle stolen from a residence in Avonlea, SK. The vehicle was recovered in Regina by RPS.
-RCMP received a report of a stolen vehicle from a residence in Aylesbury, SK. The vehicle was reported to be involved in a hit and run collision in Regina and was later recovered in Regina by RPS. There were no reports of injuries as a result of the collision.
-RPS received a report of a vehicle stolen from Windfield Road. The vehicle was recovered in Regina by RPS.
August 10, 2023
-RCMP received a report of a vehicle stolen from a residence in White City, SK. The vehicle was recovered by RCMP in Wilcox, SK.
August 11, 2023
-RCMP received a report of a vehicle stolen from a residence in Wilcox, SK. RPS located the vehicle driving in Regina and a tire deflation device (spike belt) was successfully deployed. The male driver exited the vehicle and fled on foot. The male was located by members of the Canine Unit and taken into police custody without incident.
As a result of collaborative police investigation between the Saskatchewan RCMP and members of the RPS Stolen Auto Unit:
Twenty-one year-old Ralph Alvin Joseph KESHANE, of Regina, has been charged with:
- 9 X Theft Of Motor Vehicle [CC 333.1(1)];
- 4 X Possession of Property Obtained By Crime Over $5000 [CCC 355 (A)];
- Theft Under $5000 [CC 334 (B)];
- Break And Enter With Intent [CC 348 (1)(A)];
- Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle [CC 320.13 (1)];
- Flight From Peace Officer [CC 320.17];
- 2 X Failure To Stop After Accident [CC 320.16 (1)];
- Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Obtained By Crime [CC 96 (1)];
- Careless Use of Firearm [CC 86 (1)];
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing Possession is Unauthorized [CC 92 (1)];
- Unauthorized Possession of Firearm in Motor Vehicle [CC 94 (1)];
- Failure To Comply With Probation Order [CC 733.1 (1).
KESHANE made his first court appearance on some of the above charges on August 14, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. KESHANE was remanded in custody. As a result of continued investigation, KESHANE was charged with additional offences and he made a second court appearance on the additional charges on August 28, 2023.
In continued collaboration with the RCMP White Butte Detachment, the investigation is still ongoing. Further charges are pending.
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