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Regina man charged with fraud for allegedly pawning off stolen property

Regina police say they have charged a Regina man, 41, after stealing and pawning items from a home he was renting in September 2018. Taryn Snell / Global News

The Regina Police Service say they have charged a 41-year-old Regina man with fraud after he allegedly pawned off items from a furnished home he was renting in September 2018.

Police said Andrew John Harper was renting a place in the 5500 block of Mitchinson Way before being evicted.

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Harper allegedly pawned off a quad ATV and trailer stolen from the garage of the home, according to police.

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Police say Harper then traded and sold the stolen items as his own in February.

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Harper is also charged with possessing stolen property obtained by crime under and over $5,000, police said.

According to police, Harper will appear in provincial court on May 6.

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