Sturgeon County, AB - During the afternoon of Saturday, November 19th 2016, in the area of Rge Rd 255 between Twp Rd 552 & 554, a resident returned home to his rural property after having been away for a short period of time. Upon his return, evidence of an attempted break & enter were found. Pry marks were apparent on one of the doors, as was a removed window screen. Fortunately, suspect(s) did not gain entry and nothing was stolen.
Morinville RCMP ask that all homeowners and residents be aware of any suspicious persons or activity in and around their homes, and to report it immediately to the RCMP.
Furthermore, RCMP ask that everyone ensure their homes are locked and well protected when absent for any period of time. The Morinville Detachment can also be contacted for any tips and advice about residential crime prevention.
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Alcomdale, AB - Sometime between November 13th and 15th, 2016, the vegetable stand/store situated at Hwy 44 south of Alcomdale and operated by members of the Morinville Hutterite Colony was broken into.
Unknown suspect(s) kicked in the front door and stole cash, and cash equipment including cash registers and a debit terminal.
In light of a recent increase in similar crime occurring in and around Sturgeon County, Morinville RCMP are encouraging members of the public to continue their vigilance by reporting any suspicious activity.
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Morinville, AB - Sometime between October 28th and 29th, 2016, suspect(s) got inside a locked fenced compound and destroyed windows and lights on four vehicles stored on an industrial lot and the doors were left open. They also destroyed the windows in two cars and three heavy duty work trucks. RCMP have no suspect at this point. RCMP File Number: 2016-1436977
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SRCWA #2016-114
This message is made possible by the Sturgeon Rural Crime Watch Association in partnership with the Morinville RCMP.
If you have any information in respect to any crime or criminal activity, please call the Morinville RCMP at 780-939-4550 or Toll Free at 780-459-7689.
