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Ponoka RCMP respond to youth lighting fire, breaking window

Ponoka RCMP briefs April 6 to 12
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On April 6, 2021 the Ponoka RCMP received a complaint of a theft of a license plate. This occurred in the area of 44 Ave. in Ponoka.

Members again dealt with a second complaint of a stolen license plate the next day, this time in the area of 45 St.

On April 8, the Ponoka RCMP responded to a complaint of a break and enter at a business on 50 St. in Ponoka. It was determined the complaint was unfounded.

Ponoka RCMP received a complaint on April 8 of a theft on a rural property. A welder and cement mixer that both were stored in a shed were stolen. This occurred in Ponoka County near RR 264.

On April 8, the Ponoka RCMP received a complaint of suspicious persons trying to get into mailboxes in Ponoka County. Patrols were made, however, the suspects were not located.

On April 10, the Ponoka RCMP received a complaint of suspicious person spray painting areas in the industrial area off of Hwy 53. A suspect was located and charged.

Also on April 10, the Ponoka RCMP and Ponoka County Fire Services responded to a complaint of children lighting a fire in the skate park. Parents of the children were notified of this incident.

Ponoka RCMP responded to a complaint of a youth breaking the windshield of an abandoned vehicle on April 10. The youth was located and warned.

“If you have information on this, or any other crime, contact The Ponoka RCMP Detachment at 403-783-4472 or Crime Stoppers at 1- 800-222-8477. You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers. If you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property or the seizure of illicit drugs, you could be eligible for a cash award.”

- Submitted by Ponoka RCMP



Emily Jaycox

About the Author: Emily Jaycox

I’m Emily Jaycox, the editor of Ponoka News and the Bashaw Star. I’ve lived in Ponoka since 2015 and have over seven years of experience working as a journalist in central Alberta communities.
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