By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

Bandits nab $26,000 in tools from Red Deer business

Jul 18, 2018 | 3:31 PM

Police are looking for assistance in identifying two males they say stole $26,000 worth of tools from a local business.

Red Deer RCMP say the incident happened in the early morning hours of July 16 (Monday) at KMS Tools on Burnt Lake Drive.

RCMP responded to the break-in within minutes and determined that the pair were driving two trucks and had stolen mostly Milwaukee and Makita brands.

Both suspects were wearing masks and gloves and both trucks were seen departing the scene heading north toward Queen’s Industrial Park, according to Mounties.

The trucks are described as a Ford F150 and a F350 quad cab, both light-coloured.

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Tools stolen include:

-Milwaukee brand batteries, drills, saws, oscillating tool, ratchet sets, combo drill/ impact kits, grinder, flashlight and other assorted tools
-Makita brand combo drill/impact kits, batteries, battery chargers, cordless 18V planer, pivot head flashlight and other assorted tools
-Carimig welder 200 Amp dual volt
-Hypertherm plasma cutter
-Coast multi-beam headlamp         

“RCMP wish to remind citizens that if you’re being offered the opportunity to purchase new tools at discounted rates from individuals rather than from a legitimate business, you are almost certainly dealing with stolen property,” the detchment says in a release. “Further, it is a crime to purchase an item if you believe it is stolen property. Buying stolen property rewards criminal activity and contributes to increased property theft and related crimes including stolen vehicles, drugs, weapons and violent crimes.”

If you recognize these suspects or have information about this crime, contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.