The Key Hole on 51 Avenue in downtown Red Deer is partially boarded up after a break-in and theft on the morning of June 15. (Jason Hives)

By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

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Thieves swipe knives during downtown business break-in

Jun 21, 2019 | 2:45 PM

Red Deer RCMP are investigating a break-in and theft at The Key Hole, a downtown business on 49 Street and 51 Avenue.

The incident occurred around 3 a.m. on June 15, according to Constable Derek Turner.

Several display cases were broken and it’s estimated around $1000 worth of knives were stolen. The knives could be of many varieties, from kitchen to hunting style.

“Whether it’s using them for a dangerous purpose or something they could easily grab and turn over for cash, it’s hard to say. We’re concerned there are some knives out there,” Turner says.

“If the public happens to come by someone trying to sell knives, give us a call and let us know.”

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There is no suspect description, and RCMP add that no one was believed to be hurt in the incident, or inside the store at the time.

If you have information about this incident, call Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.