LPS seize stolen property and drugs; arrest seven
LETHBRIDGE — An investigation into the theft of bikes in west Lethbridge and a break and enter on 13 Street South, resulted in a search warrant at a home in the 300-block of 20 Street North on Friday (Jan 31) afternoon.
Officers from the Downtown Policing Unit, with the assistance of Patrol Operations and a K-9 unit descended on the home shortly after 4:00-pm.
During the search of the house, police located eight people inside, found evidence of drug use and drug trafficking, located stolen property, including bike parts and stolen identification documents.
About $9000 in stolen property recovered. Three stolen bikes were returned to their rightful owners and police continue to investigate to determine the owners of additional recovered stolen property.