Police believe Peter Fryer may have used online marketplaces and fraudulent documentation to sell stolen vehicles and trailers, at times operating through legitimate businesses.
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has recovered an estimated $50,000 in stolen property after finding a stolen trailer in the city’s west end.
In April 2026, officers located a trailer that had been fraudulently listed for sale online and determined its VIN had been tampered with.
The investigation led to a search warrant executed in May, where officers recovered stolen property including trailers, motorcycles, dirt bikes, and ATVs. Many of the recovered items showed signs of VIN defacement or alteration; a tactic known as “re-vinning” that is used to disguise stolen property for resale.
Peter Fryer, 68, was arrested on May 26, and is facing numerous charges including two counts each of possession of stolen property, trafficking stolen property over $5,000, tampering with VIN, along with uttering forged document, and fraud.
Police believe Fryer may have used online marketplaces and fraudulent documentation to sell stolen vehicles and trailers, at times operating through legitimate businesses.
“We recognize that some people may have unknowingly purchased vehicles or trailers they believed were legitimate, when in fact they were stolen and re-vinned. Those individuals are victims in this as well,” says Constable Kailyn Bellmond of EPS West Branch. “If you’ve had any dealings with this individual, we encourage you to come forward.”
