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Break and Enter

Police investigating theft from City of Lacombe public works yard

Aug 11, 2025 | 11:07 AM

The Lacombe Police Service is investigating a break and enter and theft that happened near a City of Lacombe facility last week.

Police say between 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 6, and 6:30 a.m. on Aug. 7, the suspect or suspects broke into the City of Lacombe public works yard by cutting a hole in the fence at the facility at at 5444 56 Avenue in Lacombe.

While there, police allege the suspect(s) stole two pieces of equipment including a champion generator and an ammann 4-stroke jumping jack. The equipment is valued at approximately $5,000.

The Lacombe Police Service is asking anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area during the timeframe of the theft to contact the Lacombe Police Service at 403-782-3279 or your local police agency. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.tipsubmit.com.