CRIME REPORTS

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Change and safe stolen

from rural residence

On August 26, 2008 at approximately 6:30 p.m. Evansburg RCMP received a report of a break and enter to a rural residence.  This residence was located in the vicinity of Highway 22 between Entwistle and Drayton Valley.

The homeowner was away for the day and returned home to find that the door had been smashed open and an unknown number of suspects entered the residence.  An amount of change and a safe were stolen.  Nothing else was disturbed.

Given the location of the residence and the nature of the items stolen it is believed that the suspects arrived at and departed the property by vehicle.

This incident is still under investigation.  No charges have been laid at this time.  Anyone with information relating to this incident is asked to contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or the Evansburg RCMP at 780-727-4446.

Recorders stolen from

four oilfield lease sites

On or between 3 p.m. on August 13 and 11:30 a.m. on August 14, 2008 four Barton Dry-Flow Chart recorders were stolen from four different oilfield lease sites.  The sites were located on the East Bank Road near Peers, Alberta.

The recorders are described as a 12”x14” black or grey case containing a number of wires and a 12” round flat chart.  They are valued at approximately $2,000 each.

Anyone with information regarding this incident are asked to contact the Edson RCMP at 780-723-8822 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Police investigate two vehicle fires

Hinton RCMP are investigating two separate vehicle fires that occurred at Sherwood Drive and Erith Driveon the hill.

Between 12 a.m. and 1 a.m. on August 20, unknown suspects set fire to two separate vehicles.  There were no injuries sustained as a result of the fires, however damage is estimated to be approximately $8,000 to $10,000.  Police are requesting help from those who may have seen anyone suspicious in the area during these hours.

If you have any information regarding these incidents, contact the Hinton RCMP at (780)865-2455 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-422-8477.

VEHICLE VANDALISM

Hinton RCMP would like to advise the public of a recent string of vandalism to vehicles in the Town of Hinton.  During the early morning hours on Thursday, August 21, 2008, unknown suspects caused extensive damage to numerous vehicles in the area of MacLeod Avenue.

Vehicle owners are reminded to take precautions to ensure their vehicles are secure and to report any suspicious activity.  Anyone with information regarding the recent vandalism is encouraged to contact the RCMP.

If you have any information in regards to this incident, contact Hinton RCMP at (780)865-2455 or call Crimestoppers at 1-800-422-8477.

Quad stolen off trailer

On August 17 between 2 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., a 2007 silver Can Am quad was stolen off a trailer in Edson by a residence near A.H. Dakin School.  The Alberta license plate on the quad was XR081.

The quad was a limited edition and has numerous chrome pieces on it.  The quad is a two seater with an elevated rear seat.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Edson RCMP at 780-723-8822 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Break and enter occurs at

health food store in Hinton

Hinton RCMP are investigating a break and enter to commit theft that occurred at the Landmark Health Food Store in Hinton.

Between the hours of 7 p.m. on August 11 and 9 a.m. on August 12, an unknown party gained entry to the business and stole a sum of money.  Police are requesting help from those who may have seen anyone suspicious in the area during these hours.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Hinton RCMP at (780)865-2455 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-422-8477.

ROXY THEATRE VANDALIZED

Hinton RCMP are investigating another case of vandalism at the Roxy Theatre, located at 142 Athabasca Avenue in Hinton.

Between the hours of 1 a.m. and 10 a.m. on July 20, the display cases containing the movie posters was smashed by an unknown party.  Damage is estimated at approximately $600.

If you have information regarding this offence or any other, please contact the Hinton RCMP at 780-865-2455 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-422-8477.

Vehicle break-ins

Hinton RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance with a rash of recent vehicle break and enters from the Griffith’s Ford dealership in Hinton.

Sometime between the evening of March 4 and the early morning of March 5 a lone male gained entry into two vehicles which were parked in the east parking lot of the dealership.  Numerous items were stolen from inside the vehicles.

A male with long black hair, wearing a light colored hat was observed committing the offence, and leaving the scene.

The second incident took place between the evening of March 17 and the early morning of March 18.  A lone individual, with similar descriptors, was observed to obtain entry to three vehicles parked in the same location.  The suspect was wearing a light colored jacket with the hood over his head.  Numerous items were stolen from the vehicles.

Anyone with information relating to the crimes or any other crime should contact the Hinton RCMP at 780-865-2455 or contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Thieves break into trailer

Edson received a call that during the day while the person was away suspects broke a residential door to a trailer in Cedars Trailer Park in Edson.  Suspect or suspects then rummaged through the house obtaining some items such as a digital camera, printer, and other small items.

Edson RCMP would like to remind property owners that keeping a list of items and serial numbers of property in a separate area can assist in the possible recovery of items.

Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact Edson RCMP at 723-8822 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

STOLEN SKIDOO

On February 21, at 1:50 a.m.  Edson RCMP received a report that suspects broke into a fenced compound at 5016 4th Ave. in Edson.

The suspects had pulled the gate off the chain link fence of the compound and then loaded up a skidoo in the suspect vehicle.

The suspects stole a 2008 Rev XP Skidoo 800, black/slate in color.  There were numerous after market parts added to the skidoo.

Anyone with information regarding this theft is asked to contact Edson RCMP at 723-8822 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

Crimestoppers help nab parole violator

On Thursday, March 6 at about 7 p.m. members of the Edson RCMP responded to a Crimestoppers tip.  This information led to the apprehension of Troy Daniel Rediron.

Through the quick action of the responding RCMP members, Rediron was arrested without incident.  At the time of his arrest Rediron was eating at a local establishment.

Rediron was wanted on a Canada wide warrant of arrest for violating his parole.  The warrant for arrest was issued on February 19, 2008.  Rediron was living in Edson as part of his parole conditions.

Police said this is a good example of how Crimestoppers can help make our communities a safer place.

HIT AND RUN

On Feb. 21, between the hours of 8:40 p.m. and 9:10 p.m. a white Chrysler Intrepid was parked on 17th Avenue by the 4900 block of Edson and was struck while parked.

There was extensive damage to the Intrepid and the suspect vehicle failed to remain at the accident scene or leave contact information.  Due to the damage the suspect vehicle is believed to be a truck which will likely have white paint on the damaged area.

STOLEN QUAD

On February 28, Edson RCMP received a report of a quad being stolen.

The owner was riding the quad about 12 kilometers north on the North Road when it ran out of gas.  The quad was then parked in the bush. Upon returning, the quad was gone.  This happened between 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on February 28.

The quad was a 2007 Honda TRX500, red in color.

STOLEN VEHICLE

On March 2, at 10 a.m. Edson RCMP received a call of a stolen vehicle.  The vehicle is a 2007 Saturn Ion car, black in color, with Alberta license plate WUT 847.  The vehicle was left overnight at the Moose Creek Hotel.

Anyone with information regarding these thefts and incidents is asked to contact Edson RCMP at 723-8822 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

Thieves force entry into mobile homes

In the early morning hours of Jan. 14, unknown person or persons entered two mobile homes in the Cedars Trailer Court.  Entry was gained by kicking the front doors open.

An undisclosed amount of jewelry and medication was taken from the first trailer, and police believe that the suspects were scared away from the second before anything was taken.

Police are continuing to investigate.  Anyone with information about this or other incidents are asked to contact the Edson RCMP at 780-723-8822 or Crimestoppers at 1-877-222-TIPS.

Police investigate theft at Entwistle gas station

ENTWISTLE – On Jan. 17 at 4:15 a.m. an Evansburg RCMP member was dispatched to a break and enter of a gas station and convenience store in Entwistle. 

The suspects were after cigarettes and scratch and win lottery tickets as these are the only items that are missing.  It is estimated that the occurrence time was between 03:00 and 04:00 and may have involved three or more persons.

The value of the inventory taken and the cost of the damage to the business has not been calculated at this time.

Evansburg RCMP received another complaint at 7:20 am. from an operator of an industrial business located on the property to the immediate west of the gas station in Entwistle.  It was to report a pickup truck stolen that occurred between 7 p.m. on Jan. 16 and 7:19 a.m. on Jan. 17, 2008.

The pickup was later found west of the business abandoned in a restaurant parking lot with minor damage.

Investigation has found that suggests this vehicle was used in committing the crime of break, enter and theft at the gas station.

Evansburg RCMP members are working with businesses to access video of the incidents which may result in footage that law enforcement agencies, businesses and members of the public may assist in the active investigation and identify those involved.

Anyone having knowledge of the incidents of early morning Jan. 17 should contact the RCMP or Crimestoppers.

Feb 25, 2008

VEHICLE HIT AND RUN

On Feb. 18 at approximately 11 p.m. a white GMC Sierra traveling eastbound on 2nd Avenue was hit by either a black Ford Explorer or black GMC Jimmy which was traveling northbound on 1st Street.

The suspect vehicle did not remain at the scene and was last sent raveling eastbound on 2nd Avenue.  The suspect vehicle would have received front end damage to the driver’s side.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Edson RCMP at 723-8822 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

Jan 28, 2008

Police investigate theft at Entwistle gas station

On Jan. 17 at 4:15 a.m. an Evansburg RCMP member was dispatched to a break and enter of a gas station and convenience store in Entwistle. 

The suspects were after cigarettes and scratch and win lottery tickets as these are the only items that are missing.  It is estimated that the occurrence time was between 03:00 and 04:00 and may have involved three or more persons.

The value of the inventory taken and the cost of the damage to the business has not been calculated at this time.

Evansburg RCMP received another complaint at 7:20 am. from an operator of an industrial business located on the property to the immediate west of the gas station in Entwistle.  It was to report a pickup truck stolen that occurred between 7 p.m. on Jan. 16 and 7:19 a.m. on Jan. 17, 2008.

The pickup was later found west of the business abandoned in a restaurant parking lot with minor damage.

Investigation has found that suggests this vehicle was used in committing the crime of break, enter and theft at the gas station.

Evansburg RCMP members are working with businesses to access video of the incidents which may result in footage that law enforcement agencies, businesses and members of the public may assist in the active investigation and identify those involved.

Anyone having knowledge of the incidents of early morning Jan. 17 should contact the RCMP or Crimestoppers.

Jan 21, 2008

BREAK AND ENTRY

On Jan. 12, Edson RCMP responded to a complaint of a break and enter to a garage which happened overnight.

Stolen from the garage was an olive green 2005 Norco Shore mountain bike.  This bike has had numerous extra upgrades and is worth approximately $7,000.

Police are asking anyone with any information to call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

VEHICLE ROLLOVER

On Thursday, January 10 Edson RCMP responded to a single vehicle rollover involving a fully loaded logging truck.

The vehicle was traveling west on a township road when it took the corner too quickly which resulted in the logging truck rolling over.  The driver was uninjured.

The driver was charged with Sec. 115(2) (b) TSA-careless driving.

DAMAGE TO BUILDING

Sometime during the early morning hours of Jan. 13, a large commercial vehicle struck the east side of the Edson Shoppers Drug Mart.

Extensive damage was caused to the building.

Police are continuing to investigate.

Anyone with information regarding this or other incidents are asked to contact the Edson RCMP at 780-723-8822 or Crimestoppers at 1-877-222-TIPS.

VEHICLE BREAK AND ENTER

Edson RCMP received a report of a vehicle that had been broken into between 10:30 p.m. Jan. 8, 2008 and 7:30 a.m. Jan. 9, 2008.  The white pickup was parked at a hotel in Edson when suspect or suspects broke into the vehicle and stole two pairs of work coveralls and a pair of work boots.

Update:  Edson RCMP received another report of another vehicle in the same location over the same time, that had been entered as well.  This victim of this theft lost his wallet with numerous pieces of identification.

Anyone with information regarding this or other thefts are asked to contact Edson RCMP at 780-723-8822 or Crimestoppers at 1877-222-TIPS.

COMPUTER STOLEN

Between the hours of 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 4 and 10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008 an unknown individual entered BC Bearing Ltd. at 128 A North Street in Hinton.  Once inside the business the individual stole a black Dell laptop computer.

BC Bearing Ltd. is offering a $500 reward to anyone who returns the computer or provides information that directly leads to the recovery of the computer.

In addition, if you have any information in regards to this or any other crime, contact the Hinton RCMP at (780) 865-2455 or contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-22-8477.  You may be eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest.

Jan 14, 2008

VEHICLE HIT AND RUN

At 8:30 p.m. a white crew cab with a flat deck had left Ernie O’s Restaurant and Pub at 4340 and 2nd Ave in Edson and backed into a white GMC pickup.  The struck vehicle was parked in the Guest House Inn parking area.

The suspect vehicle did not have any visible decaling on the side doors of the pickup.  The flat deck on this vehicle was seen to be empty as well.  The suspect vehicle did not leave any information on the struck vehicle.

Edson RCMP want to remind drivers that section 69 of the Traffic Safety Act states drivers have a responsibility to provide information to other drivers after being involved in a collision.

Anyone with information regarding this hit and run are asked to contact Edson RCMP at 780-723-8822 or Crimestoppers 1-877-222-TIPS.

VEHICLE BREAK AND ENTER

Edson RCMP received a report that between midnight on Jan. 8 and 6 a.m. a vehicle at the Pine Shadows Trailer Park had been entered and some of the contents were stolen.  The victim reported numerous pieces of identification were taken.

Edson RCMP remind vehicle owners that theft from vehicles is a problem and that valuables should not be left in vehicles.

Anyone with information regarding this or other thefts are asked to contact Edson RCMP at 780-723-8822 or Crimestoppers 1-877-222-TIPS.

THEFT FROM VEHICLE

Edson RCMP received a report of a vehicle that had been broken into between 10:30 p.m. Jan. 8 and 7:30 a.m. Jan. 9.  The white pickup was parked at a hotel in Edson when suspect or suspects broke into the vehicle and stole two pairs of work coveralls and a pair of work boots.

Anyone with information regarding this or other thefts are asked to contact Edson RCMP at 780-723-8822 or Crimestoppers 1-877-222-TIPS.

BREAK, ENTER AND THEFT

Hinton RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in solving a break, enter and theft.  On Nov. 21 at 11:06 p.m. Hinton RCMP responded to an alarm complaint at the Shell Self Serve gas station on Gregg Avenue.  Unknown suspects entered the building by cutting a hole in the roof, and then cutting a hole through an interior door.  Upon entering the premises the suspects stole CD’s, sunglasses and three to four hundred dollars in cash.  Investigation is still ongoing.

If you have any information in regards to this crime, or any other crime, please contact the Hinton RCMP at (780)865-2455 or contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.  You may be eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest.  You will remain anonymous.