107 charges laid in stolen vehicle investigation

We have charged several people after an investigation into a series of vehicle thefts.

In December 2025, police became aware that a prolific offender on probation was in possession of a stolen vehicle.

A subsequent investigation revealed that the offender and several associates broke into five autobody shops over two weeks, stealing nine vehicles and causing extensive damage in the process. In one case, the suspect stole a tow truck from a residential driveway and used it to smash through the exterior wall of a business to gain access to the vehicles inside.

The same group of suspects also broke into multiple homes, stealing tools and designer handbags among other things.

On Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, we arrested three people at a short-term rental property downtown.

Two days later, we arrested three more people connected to the investigation at a different property.

During the arrests, we recovered several stolen items as well as cash, two firearms and ammunition.  Photos of some of the seized items are attached.

Fourteen vehicles have been determined to be stolen by this group and all have been recovered.

The value of the stolen vehicles ranges from $8,000 to $70,000.

Six people are now facing a total of 107 charges.

Logan SMITH, 28, of Calgary is charged with:

·         Six counts of break and enter

·         One count of theft of motor vehicle

·         Five counts of possession of stolen property over $5,000

·         Eight counts of breaching a probation order

·         Two counts of possessing break and enter tools

·         Six counts of driving while prohibited

·         One count of assault with a weapon

·         One count of driving without insurance

·         One count of careless driving

Rory LIBBRECHT, 27, of Calgary is charged with: 

·         Five counts of break and enter

·         One count of theft of motor vehicle

·         Two counts of possession of stolen property over $5,000

·         Three counts of possession of stolen property under $5,000

·         Ten counts of breaching a Probation Order

·         Twenty-three counts of breaching a release order

·         Ten counts of breaching a firearms prohibition

·         One count of possession of loaded prohibited firearm

·         One count of possession of prohibited device

·         Two counts of careless storage of a firearm

·         One count of possession of prohibited firearm

·         One count of driving with no insurance

Katie CARPENTIER, 27, of Calgary, is charged with

·         Two counts of breaching a release order

Samantha YORK, 30, of Calgary, is charged with:

·         Four counts of possession of controlled substances 

Amanda METRO, 39, of Calgary is charged with:

·         Three counts of possession of controlled substances

·         Two counts of breach of release order

·         One count of breach of probation order

Joshua GWYN, 40, of Calgary, is charged with:

·         Four counts of breach of a release order.

Gwyn was also arrested on 55 outstanding warrants.

“Multiple teams collaborated on this complex investigation. Thanks to that coordination, we were able to identify, locate, and arrest the offenders safely and promptly,” said Sgt. Ryan Johnson, with the Prolific Offender Engagement Team. “POET seeks to help offenders get out of the life of crime by addressing root causes and therefore preventing continued victimization to the public.”

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:

TALK: 1-800-222-8477
TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
APP: P3 Tips

Case #CA25256099