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A victim of theft in Calgary recognized his own equipment up for sale online. Police seized 17 3D printers and filament during a northwest Calgary search.–HANDOUT PHOTObwagner@medicinehatnews.com<\/a>\nA 31-year-old Calgary man faces charges after police recovered 17 stolen 3D printers that the victim of a break-in spotted for sale online.<\/p>\n
Calgary police say someone broke into a home in the city\u2019s northwest Varsity neighbourhood sometime between June 13 and 15. The thief took 20 3D printers and accessories worth more than $20,000, police say.<\/p>\n
Days later, the homeowner saw many of the items listed for sale online, recognizing them by unique markings. The victim then contacted police instead of confronting the seller.<\/p>\n
On Aug. 18, officers searched a home in the Dalhousie neighbourhood of northwest Calgary. They found 17 3D printers, and six spools of printer filament.<\/p>\n
Brent Kuzma, 31, of Calgary, is charged with one count of trafficking in stolen goods over $5,000, one count of possession of stolen property over $5,000 and two counts of failing to comply with release orders. The charges have not been tested in court.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a good reminder that if you locate your stolen items online, to alert the police and don\u2019t confront anyone yourself,\u201d said Insp. Colleen Bowers of CPS District 7. \u201cIt\u2019s also a reminder for buyers to authenticate the origin of items purchased online.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kuzma was scheduled to appear in court Monday.<\/p>\n
In Medicine Hat, police have run an in-person internet transaction zone outside the station since 2017. Police recommend to always use a designated zone, especially if unsure about an online purchase or sale. The MHPS location is lit and under 24\/7 video surveillance.
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