RCMP arrest one in Fort McMurray Sport Chek theft
A man has been arrested in connection with a June 3 theft at Sport Chek in Fort McMurray, while RCMP continue to investigate a separate theft from the same store last month.
Wood Buffalo RCMP say officers located the suspect, Steven Linthorne, walking in an alley near McLeod Street and MacIver Street on the afternoon of June 11. Linthorne fled briefly on foot before being arrested without further incident.
The 53-year-old Fort McMurray resident has been charged with theft under $5,000 and resisting arrest. He was remanded into custody following a judicial interim release hearing and is scheduled to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Fort McMurray on June 16.
Police are still looking to identify a second suspect in relation to a separate theft from Sport Chek on May 12. Anyone with information is asked to contact Wood Buffalo RCMP at 780-788-4040 or call 310-RCMP.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.P3Tips.com.
Surveillance photo of suspect in May 12, 2025, theft at Fort McMurray Sport Chek.
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RCMP arrest one in Fort McMurray Sport Chek theft
A man has been arrested in connection with a June 3 theft at Sport Chek in Fort McMurray, while RCMP continue to investigate a separate theft from the same store last month.
Wood Buffalo RCMP say officers located the suspect, Steven Linthorne, walking in an alley near McLeod Street and MacIver Street on the afternoon of June 11. Linthorne fled briefly on foot before being arrested without further incident.
The 53-year-old Fort McMurray resident has been charged with theft under $5,000 and resisting arrest. He was remanded into custody following a judicial interim release hearing and is scheduled to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Fort McMurray on June 16.
Police are still looking to identify a second suspect in relation to a separate theft from Sport Chek on May 12. Anyone with information is asked to contact Wood Buffalo RCMP at 780-788-4040 or call 310-RCMP.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.P3Tips.com.
Surveillance photo of suspect in May 12, 2025, theft at Fort McMurray Sport Chek.
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