A man allegedly behind a Christmas caper at the High River Canadian Tire store has been arrested and charged after a routine traffic stop on Dec. 27, where a R.C.M.P officer discovered stolen goods in a vehicle.

35 year oldChristopher Francis Desjardin of High River was arrested without incident on four charges of Posession of Property Obtained by Crime, Mischief over $5000, Taking a Motor Vehicle without Consent, and Operating a Motor Vehicle While Disqualified.

High quality video footage of the Christmas morning robbery was handed over to police. 

R.C.M.P are still looking for his accomplice though and ask anyone with information on him or the break in to call the High River R.C.M.P (403-652-2357) or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222- TIPS.