Grande Prairie RCMP have recovered stolen Canada Post keys and charged two persons with numerous offences, following a traffic stop on the east side of the city.

On Jan. 5, shortly after 1 a.m., RCMP were making patrols around neighbourhood mail boxes when a suspicious vehicle was observed. RCMP conducted a traffic stop, at which time the male driver and female passenger were identified. Both occupants were arrested, as both were found to be in breach of previous conditions of release. Further investigation led police to locate 2 Canada Post mail keys, break-in instruments, and bear spray.

Matthew Gilbert (28), of Grande Prairie, has been charged with the following:
Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
Possession of break-in instruments
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
Fail to comply with conditions of release x 7
Fail to comply with probation order x 4

Teanna Moyles (19), of Grande Prairie, has been charged with the following:
Possess a copy of Canada Post mailbox key with intent x 2
Possession of Property Obtained by crime under $5000
Possession of break-in instruments
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
Fail to comply with conditions of release x 11
Fail to comply with probation order

Gilbert and Moyles have both been remanded in custody and will appear in Grande Prairie Provincial Court on Jan. 8, 2020.

The RCMP encourage the public to report suspicious activity. If you have information regarding crime or suspicious activity, please contact the Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5701 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.