Surveillance photo of two of the suspects believed responsible for a string of vandalism in Sylvan Lake (Photo supplied by RCMP)

By Troy Gillard

Suspects sought

Vandals hit multiple sites in Sylvan Lake

Jun 2, 2020 | 2:22 PM

RCMP in Sylvan Lake are seeking the public’s help in identifying suspects who are believed to be involved in no less than six different incidents of vandalism throughout town.

On May 29, Mounties received complaints that indicate that sometime between 2:45 a.m. – 4:00 a.m., three male suspects broke windows and damaged other property.

Police say the males either kicked, or threw rocks through windows.

“The spree of damage began at the Sylvan Lake Community Centre, then the Lighthouse Fellowship Church, the Dairy Queen, the strip mall on 50 Avenue, the Sylvan Lake Library, a parked truck, a restaurant on Lakeshore Drive, and on to other businesses,” RCMP say in a media release.

Total damage done is estimated to be in excess of $5,000.

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The suspects are described as:

– Male (late teens)
– All wearing ball caps
– One wearing a Zoo York hoodie, one wearing dark clothing, one wearing light clothing, one wearing blue jeans
– All slim
– Smoking cigarettes

(Photo: RCMP)

RCMP say the males appear to have been on foot and there is no information about an associated vehicle.

“This senseless crime spree has affected businesses and citizens of our community during already difficult times. There is a significant cost associated to make crucial repairs” says Staff Sergeant Jeff McBeth of Sylvan Lake RCMP Detachment. “The RCMP are committed to reducing crime in our communities and we will work tirelessly on identifying and locating the culprits responsible for the significant careless damage.”

If you have any information about these incidents, please contact the Sylvan Lake RCMP at 403-858-7200. 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.