Teen charged after Saskatoon police track down 48 stolen tires

A 17-year-old boy is facing charges for allegedly using fraudulent identification and credit cards to buy tires from car dealerships.

Saskatoon police said a search of a storage locker and U-Haul found 48 tires worth a reported $24,000.

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On Tuesday, Regina police told their counterparts in Saskatoon about a string of tire thefts. After investigating, police identified a suspect, and the 17-year-old was arrested and charged with theft over $5,000 and fraud over $5,000.

Saskatoon police have determined the thefts allegedly occurred in Regina, Moose Jaw, Saskatoon and other communities in the province.

Anyone who thinks they may have been victimized was asked to call their local police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.