Drayton Valley RCMP weekly brief March 15-22
GAS SIPHONED, FRAUD
Drayton Valley RCMP say on March 16 just after 9 a.m. on 50th Street a theft was reported to have occurred sometime overnight. Unknown individuals stole fuel from a semi truck by siphoning fuel from the tanks.
Later in the day just after 3 p.m. a report was received of fraud after a complainant was contacted through Facebook saying that she had won $50,000 but was required to send money for taxes and fees. After sending the money the complainant realized it was a scam. Matter is under investigation, but it’s believed money was sent out of country.
BREAK AND ENTER, GAS AND DASH