Attempted theft of fuel

DATE: 2019/12/05

Morinville RCMP – Attempted theft of fuel

On December 4th, 2019 at approximately 19:49hrs Morinville RCMP received 2 calls about an attempt of theft of fuel near township 550 and range road 273.  Both complaints advised that a dark coloured SUV with a thule had entered a rural property and attempted to steal fuel from the slip tank.  

The RCMP would like to remind the public to prevent crimes of opportunity through environmental design by installing motion sensor lights, locking your doors, outbuildings and vehicles. Installing cameras and advising your neighbours if you plan to be leaving for the holidays.  Report any suspicious activity immediately to ensure a timely police response.

If you have information about this incident, please call the Morinville RCMP at 780-939-4550 or your local police.  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, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).

File: 20191839722

Break, Enter, and Theft at Gibbons Pharmacy

December 6th, 2019

RCMP Morinville Seek Public Assistance - Break, Enter, and Theft at Gibbons Pharmacy

Gibbons, Alberta - On December 6th, 2019 at approximately 04:32 am Morinville RCMP responded to a break, enter and theft at the Gibbons Guardian Pharmacy. Suspects had used a stolen Grey coloured extended cab GMC Sierra pick up to smash through the front window of the Gibbons Guardian Pharmacy. Once inside masked suspects stole a quantity of prescription, non-prescription drugs. A number of suspects were involved. One suspect had what appeared to be a long barrelled firearm, and another suspect had an axe.  Once that crime was committed the suspects drove across the street and attempted to gain entry into the Gibbons Remedy's RX pharmacy by ramming into that business as well.  They were unable to gain entry into the Remedy's RX pharmacy.  The stolen vehicle was later recovered in the Smoky Lake RCMP detachment area.

If anyone has any information or saw any suspicious activity regarding this crime please report it to the Morinville RCMP at 780-939-4520.  

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact 

Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222 (TIPS), 

online at www.PSTips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

RCMP PROS file 20191849759 refers