Alberta RCMP nab suspected copper wire crooks as part of community initiative

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Police say the initiative resulted in numerous criminal code charges being laid relating to rural oil and gas lease site break and enters including:

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• A 39-year-old man and 48-year-old man have been charged with breaking and entering, and mischief under $5000. While damages and loss were initially under $5000, RCMP say further investigation revealed the costs to be nearly $100,000 in the Olds area.
• A 29-year-old man has been charged with breaking and entering, flight from a peace officer, possession of stolen property over $5,000, driving while disqualified in the Rimbey area.
• A 34-year-old man has been charged with breaking and entering, mischief over $5,000, theft over $5000, possession of stolen property over $5000, possession of break-in instruments, flight from a peace officer, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, and fraudulent concealment in the Rimbey area.
• A 60-year-old man has been charged with breaking and entering, mischief under $5000, and possession of break-in tools in the Red Deer County area.
• A 36-year-old man has been charged with breaking and entering, mischief under $5000, and possession of break-in tools in the Red Deer County area.
• A 36-year-old man has been charged with fraudulent concealment, possession of stolen property over $5000, possession methamphetamine, possess break-in instruments in the Killam-Forestburg area.
• A 35-year-old man has been charged with breaking and entering, mischief over $5000, theft over $5000, possession of stolen property over $5000, possess break-in instruments in the Killam-Forestburg area.
  (Alberta RCMP)

The Alberta RCMP says it is committed to using all resources available to ensure the safety of Albertans and their property; however, Mounties note it’s important that everyone do their part to help. According to police, laser engraving your metal, securing your property with fences and cameras, questioning suspicious sellers, and reporting all suspicious activities can all contribute to a safer community.

If you have any information about crimes in your community, call your local RCMP detachment. 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.