RCMP Releases

Strathcona County, Alberta – Strathcona County RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in gathering information on the following crime:

Sometime between 8:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on December 13, 2017 a one-of-a-kind guitar was stolen from Polo’s Social Lounge located on Emerald Drive in Sherwood Park. The victim completed a live musical performance at the lounge and when packing to leave the guitar was gone.

The guitar is described as a Winston and Fidel Cigar Box Guitar and was inside a soft case.

Strathcona County, Alberta – This morning at approximately 9:35 a.m. Strathcona County RCMP and Strathcona County Emergency Services responded to a report of a two vehicle collision on the southbound Highway 216 ramp leading to Highway 14 eastbound.

A commercial delivery truck was travelling on the Highway 216 exit ramp towards Highway 14 eastbound when it collided with the rear-end of a gravel truck parked on the northeast side of the roadway.

Strathcona County, Alberta – Strathcona County RCMP and Strathcona County Emergency Services are currently on scene of a fatal motor vehicle collision on the southbound Highway 216 ramp leading to Highway 14.

RCMP expect the ramp to be closed for several hours and are asking motorists find an alternate route. Traffic flow on Highway 216 and Highway 14 will not be affected.

No other details are available at this time. Updates will be provided when additional information becomes available.

Strathcona County, Alberta – Strathcona County RCMP would like to advise the incident has been resolved  on 84th Avenue.

This morning at approximately 2:03 a.m. Strathcona County RCMP responded to a firearms complaint at a business near 18th Street and 24th Street located on 84th Avenue. Police received information that a male pointed a firearm at a female. The female left immediately and contacted police.

Strathcona County, Alberta – On December 8, 2017 at approximately 4:38 a.m. Strathcona County RCMP responded to report of a break and enter at the Esso located on Highway 16 in Ardrossan, Alberta.

Investigation revealed three suspects forced their way into the Esso and wrapped a chain around an ATM machine. The chain was attached to a truck with a flat deck and the suspects attempted to drive away with the ATM machine. Several attempts were made but were unsuccessful when the chain broke.