A veteran Calgary police officer has been charged with theft from several local hardware stores.

The Calgary Police Service said Tuesday it received a complaint this month stemming from fraudulent activity and multiple thefts from hardware stores in and around the city.

More than $10,000 worth of items were allegedly stolen over a 12-month period, according to CPS.

Following its investigation, CPS said the suspect was identified as one of its officers.

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On Tuesday, Const. Bradley Tepper was relieved of duty and charged with one count of theft over $5,000 and one count of fraud over $5,000.

The 52-year-old is a 20-year member of CPS.

“When a criminal investigation involves one of our own members, it has the potential to underm

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