Bashaw RCMP were able to arrest two individuals after an attempted theft of a pickup.
Police say the incident occurred March 10 at a rural home between Ponoka and Bashaw and both RCMP detachments conducted a coordinated investigation on the situation.
Investigators received a tip from Old MacDonald Kennels that suspects attempted to enter the kennel in the early morning hours.
At one point the individuals checked another home and attempted to steal a pickup
“The owner found a male inside his truck. The male fled on foot, only to be found and arrested by police a short time later,” say police.
There were two people arrested, a 20-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman, who were charged with possession of stolen property, attempted theft of a truck and attempted break and enter.
Licence suspended after collision
Police responded to a report of a single vehicle collision on Highway 21. A 24-year-old man from Camrose was arrested and issued a 24-hour driver’s licence suspension along with two violation tickets.
County work site theft
Items were stolen from a county work site along Range Road 221. The theft is believed to have happened over the weekend, say police. Contact Bashaw RCMP with any information.
Items stolen from unlocked vehicles
Bashaw RCMP remind car owners to lock their vehicles after the theft of several items from unlocked vehicles.
Police say two vehicles were entered on March 9 with several valuable items taken. Among the items was a wallet and vehicle registration plus insurance documents.
Pickups and trailer stolen
Bashaw RCMP say two trucks and trailer were stolen overnight of March 15.
However, one truck and the trailer was recovered not too far away, say police. Despite the find, a 2015 maroon Ford F150 remains stolen. Contact the RCMP if you have any information.
Theft of firearm
Police are investigating the theft of a firearm from a home in Mirror.
The incident occurred March 22, say police, adding that the file is under investigation at this time.
Crime prevention tips for rural homeowners
Crime prevention is a shared responsibility. RCMP remind rural residents of their role in preventing criminal activity:
• Lock up houses, sheds, vehicles and any other property that is easily accessible.
• Never leave running vehicles unlocked. Nearly half of the vehicle thefts in Alberta over the past year have had the keys left inside.
• Take photos and record serial numbers of property.
• If you see or suspect suspicious activity notify police immediately.
The RCMP has been receiving numerous complaints of telephone scams. Targeting seniors, unknown person(s) are calling and claiming to be with Revenue Canada, the RCMP and many other associations in an attempt to obtain money. Please be aware. Do not send money or provide any banking information to them. There is no need to report these phone calls unless you have already provided your credit card information or if you are missing money.
If you have any information regarding any of the above mentioned incidents that may lead to an arrest, please contact your local RCMP Detachment at 780-372-3793 during business hours or Crime Stoppers Tips at 1-800-222-8477.