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By rdnewsNOW staff

jan. 4 at midway centre

Lacombe vape shop target of recent break and enter

Jan 6, 2026 | 4:54 PM

Lacombe Police are investigating a break and enter which is said to have occurred early on Jan. 4 at a store called Lacombe Vapes.

The store is located in the Midway Centre at 7609 Henderson Way.

According to police: “At approximately 2:05 a.m., unknown suspects used a pickup truck to forcibly gain entry into the business by backing the vehicle into the front doors multiple times. Two suspects then entered the store and stole the cash drawer containing approximately $300, along with a quantity of tobacco and nicotine products. The suspects fled the area in the truck, travelling south through the parking lot and onto Highway 12.”

Suspect Vehicle Description

• Black Dodge Ram 2500 pickup truck (approx. 2023–2025)
• “RAM” lettering across the tailgate
• Cab marker lights and black rims
• Rear sliding window broken out
• License plate covered and obscured with snow

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Suspect Descriptions

Suspect 1 (Driver):
• Male, Caucasian
• Approximately 6 feet tall, medium build
• Wearing a black ski mask, white hoodie, blue jacket, black pants, and black shoes
• Wearing one yellow work glove on the left hand

Suspect 2 (Passenger):
• Male, Caucasian
• Approximately 6 feet tall, slim build
• Wearing a black ski mask, black hoodie, black winter jacket, white sweatpants, and black high-top shoes with white soles

This investigation remains ongoing, Lacombe Police clarify.

Anyone with information related to this incident or other criminal activity in the area can 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.