(Sylvan Lake RCMP)

By Troy Gillard

Suspect sought

Mail stolen from over 40 boxes at Sylvan Lake apartment building

Dec 2, 2020 | 12:48 PM

Sylvan Lake RCMP and Canada Post are investigating a Nov. 29 break-in and theft from over 40 mailboxes within the lobby of an apartment building.

Mounties say that at 4:24 a.m., a male entered the apartment building on Hinshaw Drive, pried open resident mailboxes and removed mail from within them before departing in a vehicle.

A surveillance camera image partially showing the suspect’s face is posted above.

Anyone with information about these mailbox thefts, or who may know the male shown in the photo, is asked to contact Sylvan Lake RCMP at 403-887-3333. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), visit www.P3Tips.com or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app.

RCMP are reminding community members to follow these tips in an effort to keep your mail safe:

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– Check your mail every day

– If you plan to be away, have a trusted neighbour or family member check you mail

– Plan to be home when packages are supposed to be delivered or arrange an alternate pick-up location

– Don’t mail cash.