Theft, stolen property charges adjourned

By Lethbridge Herald on September 27, 2022.

Delon Shurtz
Lethbridge Herald
dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com

A 56-year-old Lethbridge man facing nearly a dozen charges in relation to a commercial break in last week remains in custody while his lawyer waits for disclosure from the Crown’s office.

The matter for Tomas Adams was addressed Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, where defence asked for an adjournment until Thursday while it discusses the case with the Crown.

Crown Prosecutor James Rouleau pointed out the Crown is opposed to Adams’ release from remand custody, but added defence has been sent a proposal for an early resolution to the charges.

On Sept. 14 police responded to a break in at a fenced business compound in the 600 block of 30 Street North. A hole had been cut in the fence and about $18,000 worth of tools was stolen from work vehicles in the yard.

Police also investigated the theft of a truck from the 3600 block of 9 Avenue North, which was later recovered and police believe was used during the break in to the compound. There were also reports of significant damage to a vehicle in the 2800 block of 5 Avenue North and another in the 500 block of 30 Street North.

A suspect was later arrested, without incident, at a home in the 300 block of 7 A Avenue South, from which police recovered stolen property including tools, several catalytic converters and two motorcycles which had been reported stolen earlier from a dealership.

Adams is charged with motor vehicle theft, shopbreaking, attempted theft over $5,000, mischief causing damage under $5,000, and multiple counts of theft under $5,000 and possession of stolen property.