By rdnewsNOW staff

July 6, 2024 Incident

Innisfail RCMP investigate theft and damage to oilfield site

Jul 8, 2024 | 1:58 PM

Local Mounties are investigating a break-in and theft that caused significant damage over the weekend.

On July 6, 2024, Innisfail RCMP received a report of theft of copper wire from an oilfield site located on Range Road 40 and Township Road 360, west of Spruce View.

Police believe that in the early hours of July 6, 2024, a suspect(s) broke into a gate on the property and proceeded to steal a large amount of electrical cable, causing significant damage to the site. Police say the damages are estimated to be in the $100,000 range.

While RCMP investigate, they are asking for public assistance in identifying the suspect(s) involved.

If you have information about this crime or those responsible, call Innisfail RCMP at 403-227-3342. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.

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