Various inter-provincial police organizations teamed up to seize two stolen vehicles in Richmond worth more than $200,000.
The vehicles - a 2020 Ford truck valued at $74,000 and a 2019 Land Rover valued at $138,000 – were recovered by IMPACT (British Columbia’s Integrated Municipal Provincial Auto Crime Team) in Richmond recently.
The investigation was led by Calgary’s Auto Crimes unit, which has issued a warrant for a prolific vehicle fraud suspect.
Philip Mackay is accused of fraudulently purchasing high-end, luxury vehicles from multiple car dealerships.
The investigation spanned multiple police agencies, including Moose Jaw Police, Lethbridge Police and Calgary Police Service.
A warrant was issued for Mackay’s arrest, with the 61-year-old being charged with fraud, possession of stolen property and identity theft. Mackay is currently in custody in Ontario for separate but similar offences.
