Stolen tailgates recovered in Regina, alleged culprit charged

Some Regina truck owners may be having a tailgate party after police recovered some stolen property.

Last month, a thief or thieves stole 11 tailgates off parked pickup trucks.

Now, police have made an arrest and recovered at least some of the stolen gates.

A 54-year-old man made his first appearance in Regina provincial court on Monday.

He faces a string of charges:

• Breaking and entering and committing an indictable offence.
• Theft under $5,000 (five counts).
• Fraud under $5,000 (six counts).
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 (four counts).
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 (three counts).
• Attempt breaking and entering a business.

Police say they're continuing to investigate.