Sherwood Park, Alta. – On Aug. 20, 2022, RCMP Capital East Integrated Traffic Unit arrested two males following a traffic stop near Chipman, Alta., for providing false names to police. Subsequent to arrest, police searched the vehicle and located drugs, a replica firearm and stolen property, including stamps, coins and letters.
Following the conclusion of the file in court, the lead investigator, Cst. Kornicki continued investigating the origin of the stamps and old letters dating back to the 1940s. After a lengthy search, Cst. Kornicki was able to locate the surviving family members in Edmonton, Alta. It was determined that these letters were stolen from a break-and-enter 14 years ago from their Edmonton residence and they held great sentimental value.
On April 12, 2024, Cst. Kornicki met with family members and returned these items to them.
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to return these stolen items to the family, knowing how precious and sentimental that are to them.” Cst. Kornicki states, “It brings me joy to be able to be a part of restoring something so valuable to their rightful owners.”
(Photo submitted by Strathcona County RCMP)
