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“Lock it or lose it,” say police of vehicle break-ins

Ponoka RCMP took in several calls last week of items taken from vehicles in what appears to be cases where most vehicles were unlocked.
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Emergency crews were called to a bike and vehicle collision Wednesday

Ponoka RCMP took in several calls last week of items taken from vehicles in what appears to be cases where most of the vehicles were unlocked at the time of thefts.

In some instances, valuables such as wallets were left in the vehicle and suspects used credit cards at gas stations in Ponoka or Lacombe. Individuals have been able to gain entry by just trying to open the door of a vehicle.

Police remind residents to lock the doors of their vehicles.

ATVs stolen

Police are investigating the theft of five off road vehicles overnight of Thursday, June 4.

Three quads, a Hammerhead ATV and a dirt bike were taken from homes west of Ponoka. A dirt bike and two quads were located nearby but were damaged.

Unknown injuries in cyclist collision

Emergency crews were called to the scene of a bicycle and vehicle collision June 3 on 51 Street and 47 Avenue.

It is believed a motorist collided with a bicycle after it entered the roadway. Police and emergency crews attended the scene with a doctor from the Family Health Clinic also assisting. It is believed the injuries were relatively minor.

There was no other information available on the incident at the time of publication.

STARS Air Ambulance called in for Highway 2 rollover

Emergency crews were called in for a rollover June 7 on Highway 2 south of Morningside.

A 16-year-old girl from Red Deer is reported to have been laying down in the back seat when the 2001 Chrysler Neon lost control and was hit by another vehicle.

She was ejected from the vehicle and STARS Air Ambulance was called in. There were unknown injuries for the 18-year-old woman driver and the 16-year-old boy passenger, both from Sylvan Lake.

Driver refuses to provide breath sample

Police charged a motorist with impaired driving and refusing to provide a breath sample after being stopped on Highway 2A north of Ponoka.

Just before 1 a.m. on June 7 police say they witnessed a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am turn north on Highway 2A and then being driven in an erratic manner. The driver of  the vehicle pulled over before police could turn on their emergency lights.

Upon arrival, the officer could smell liquor emanating from the vehicle. When asked to provide a breath sample, the 44-year-old woman from Maskwacis refused.

A 26-year-old passenger was found to have warrants for her arrest. She was charged with failing to comply with conditions.

Both were arrested and then released on condition of promising to appear in the court.

Barbecue stolen

Police are investigating the theft of a blue Vermont Castings barbecue June 2 in the afternoon.

The owner of a home on 39 Street Close had left for about one hour and upon return found the barbecue was missing, say police. It appears culprits took the barbecue off a deck and dragged it across the back yard.

Pedestrian hit and run

Maskwacis RCMP are investigating a pedestrian hit and run on June 5 at approximately 10 p.m.

Police say a grey or silver SUV hit a pedestrian on Highway 611 east of 3 Mile Road and left the scene.

The pedestrian was flown by STARS Air Ambulance to a hospital in Edmonton. Police request the public’s assistance in the matter and say there may be damage to the front bumper of the vehicle.

Ponoka RCMP and the Integrated Traffic Unit took in 89 calls for service last week.

If you have information on any crime call Ponoka RCMP at 403-783-4472 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.