By rdnewsNOW staff

Wetaskiwin RCMP investigate tire and rim theft

Jun 19, 2018 | 6:32 AM

WETASKIWIN- RCMP are investigating the theft of 56 rims and tires that occurred at the Denham Ford Dealership between Saturday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m. and Monday, June 18 at 8:00 a.m.

Sometime in the above noted time period, unknown culprit(s) broken into a gated compound and stripped tires and rims off 14 different vehicles. 

There were a variety of different tires stolen as follows:

          – 8 x Hankook Dynapro 20 inch tires
          – 12 x Goodyear Wrangler F150 18 inch tires
          – 12 x Goodyear Wrangler F350 18 inch tires
          – 12 x Michelin 115T Primag XL tires

The cumulative value of the tires and rims is approximately $70,000.

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The Wetaskiwin RCMP have engaged the Red Deer Forensic Identification Section to assist with this investigation.

It is anticipated that these tires and rims may surface on social network sites or in pawn shops. 

The public is reminded to be very cautious when any on-line deal appears ‘too good to be true’.

Anyone who saw anything suspicious in this location, or is aware of social media postings in relation to the tires/rims is asked to call the Wetaskiwin RCMP at 780-312-7200. 

If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com 

(Gary McKinnon)