On Jan. 9, 2025, at approximately 12:25 a.m., Strathmore RCMP was on patrol in Strathmore’s industrial park when they noted a silver Mercedes Benz SUV parked in the middle of Slater Road with the brake lights illuminated. The officer activated their emergency lights which did not illicit a reaction from the driver. Further examination revealed the vehicle was stolen and believed to be involved in several property crimes in the Calgary area. Additional members were called for assistance to box the vehicle in, and a tire deflation device was placed in front of the rear wheels to prevent the vehicle from fleeing.
The driver eventually woke up when officers issued commands. The vehicle rolled forward across the tire deflation device, flattening both rear tires, before stopping. The driver eventually complied and exited the vehicle and he was taken into custody.
A search of the vehicle located a sawed off shotgun in the backseat with ammunition affixed to the buttstock. The vehicle was also filled with stolen property including tools, several pieces of identification, financial documents, vehicle registration/insurance documents, several sets of vehicle keys, break in instruments, a prohibited weapon, and bear spray.
Anthony Favel (25), of no fixed address, has been charged with 24 offences, including:
- Operate a motor vehicle without insurance;
- Operate a motor vehicle while unauthorized;
- Failure to comply with a probation order (x2);
- Identity Theft (x2);
- Flight from Peace Officer;
- Possession of break-in instruments;
- Possession of a firearm while unauthorized;
- Possession of a prohibited weapon (x2);
- Possession of a firearm with ammunition while unauthorized;
- Possession of property obtained by crime (x11);
- Possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition order
Further charges may be laid as the investigation continues. After a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, Favel was remanded into custody with a court date of Feb. 4, 2025. At the time of his arrest, Favel was wanted on a warrant out of Calgary, he was bound by a probation order issued as a result of convictions on 10 other criminal offences, and has an extensive criminal history.
“This investigation highlights the effort of Southern Alberta RCMP criminal analyst effort to identify crime series in the Calgary Urban Area, timely dissemination of information to front line members, and in this case, the diligence of Strathmore RCMP to detect, deter, and prevent crime. It also serves as a reminder for our residents to remain vigilant in keeping their property and businesses secure with the periodic presence of area offenders.” – Staff Sergeant Mark Wielgosz – Detachment Commander Strathmore RCMP.
-Submitted by Strathmore RCMP-
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