Man charged after stealing tools, spray-painting graffiti at Calgary worksite
Posted May 4, 2026 5:16 pm.
A man is facing charges after a series of incidents at a southeast Calgary construction site led police to recover thousands of dollars in stolen equipment.
Calgary police say more than $46,000 worth of tools and machinery were taken from a job site near Barlow Trail and 61 Avenue SE sometime between the afternoon of Apr. 23 and morning of Apr. 24.
Investigators believe the suspect caused extensive damage, tampered with security cameras, spray‑painted graffiti, stole tools, and left the scene in a truck also taken from the site.
Police reviewed security footage from nearby businesses and saw two men moving stolen items north of 61 Avenue SE.
Officers searched the area and found a large bin and a Dewalt 60V brushless snowblower hidden in nearby trees. Both were returned to the owners.
The stolen truck was later located near an encampment along 50 Avenue, east of 52 Street SE.
On Tuesday afternoon, officers approached a man near the recovered truck who matched one of the suspects seen on video. Police say he was carrying a large knife, but was arrested without incident.
A 42-year-old man has been charged with possession of stolen property under $5,000 and failing to comply with a release order. He is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday.
The investigation continues as police search for the second suspect.
