RCMP in Vulcan have closed several investigations after the arrest of a 53-year-old man from the town.

RCMP laid charges against Richard Rossi back in December following investigations into five thefts from oilfield sites in their area.

“We are happy to have cleared up half a dozen investigations into thefts from oilfield sites in our local area”, says Vulcan RCMP Detachment Commander, Sergeant Troy Dobson.  “The RCMP offers a shout out to the well site operators who were diligent in working in partnership with the RCMP to bring these thefts to conclusion.”

Warrants were issued for his arrest In December and on February 1, 2017 Rossi was arrested in Vulcan and charged with an additional 16 charges related to thefts from oilfield sites in the Vulcan and Stavely areas.

On February 3, Rossi entered guilty pleas on charges including failing to appear, theft over $5,000, two counts of theft under $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime.

Rossi is serving a six month jail sentence and was sentenced to a year's probation.