A Regina man is facing more than 20 charges after a series of vehicle theft investigations by the Regina Police Service and the Saskatchewan RCMP over a ten day span in early August. The suspect is believed to be responsible for stealing nine vehicles from nine different locations in Regina and nearby communities. Regina Police say in each of the thefts, the vehicle doors were unlocked and the keys were inside.

RPS Inspector Cory Lindskog says, “Theft of auto is almost always a crime of opportunity. This investigation is an important reminder for the public to always lock vehicle doors and take the keys out of the vehicle.”

Twenty-one year old Ralph Keshane of Regina is facing charges that include nine counts of vehicle theft, along with dangerous driving, flight from police, and possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm obtained by crime.

From Regina Police Service release:

August 2, 2023
-RPS received a report of a vehicle stolen from Green Crescent. The vehicle was observed by RPS, but drove away from police. The vehicle was recovered by RCMP in Avonlea, SK.

August 3, 2023
-RCMP received a report of a vehicle stolen from a business in Wilcox, SK. The vehicle was recovered by RCMP in Aylesbury, SK.

August 5, 2023
-RCMP received a report of a vehicle stolen from a residence in Milestone, SK. The vehicle was reported to be involved in a hit and run collision in Regina and was later recovered in Regina by RPS. There were no reports of injuries as a result of the collision.
-RCMP received a report of a vehicle stolen from a residence in Avonlea, SK. The vehicle was recovered in Regina by RPS

August 6, 2023
-RCMP received a report of a vehicle stolen from a residence in Emerald Park, SK. The vehicle was recovered in Regina by RPS.
-RCMP received a report of a theft of two firearms from a residence in Avonlea, SK. RPS recovered one of the stolen firearms in Regina.

August 8, 2023
-RCMP received a report of a vehicle stolen from a residence in Avonlea, SK. The vehicle was recovered in Regina by RPS.
-RCMP received a report of a stolen vehicle from a residence in Aylesbury, SK. The vehicle was reported to be involved in a hit and run collision in Regina and was later recovered in Regina by RPS.
There were no reports of injuries as a result of the collision.
-RPS received a report of a vehicle stolen from Windfield Road. The vehicle was recovered in Regina by RPS.

August 10, 2023
-RCMP received a report of a vehicle stolen from a residence in White City, SK. The vehicle was recovered by RCMP in Wilcox, SK.

August 11, 2023
-RCMP received a report of a vehicle stolen from a residence in Wilcox, SK. RPS located the vehicle driving in Regina and a tire deflation device (spike belt) was successfully deployed.  The male driver exited the vehicle and fled on foot. The male was located by members of the Canine Unit and taken into police custody without incident.