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Strathcona County RCMP - Crime Prevention During the Holiday Season

Strathcona County, Alta. - Strathcona County RCMP remind residents that the holiday season is an active time and requires extra vigilance to prevent theft.  It is also a time when busy people let their guard down and become more vulnerable to theft. Crime prevention is especially important during the holiday season. Protecting yourself, vehicle and your home from potential crime is the easiest way to ensure a safe and happy holiday season.

Strathcona County RCMP – Condo Safety

Sherwood Park, Alta. – Living in a condominium means sharing space, including building’s entrances, hallways, social areas and parking lots. While these common areas can be useful they can also create security issues, as residents don’t always know who belongs in the building.

It is important that residents are aware of who they are letting into the building. Don’t be afraid to let someone know they will have to contact the person their visiting to gain access to the building.

Strathcona County RCMP Warn Residents of a New Bitcoin Scam

Sherwood Park, Alta. – Strathcona County RCMP remind residents that no government agency or organization will request you to put money or pay fines through a bitcoin machine.

Last month a local resident received a call from a male claiming to be an employee of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The male reported that someone opened an account using the victim’s Social Insurance Number (SIN) and had racked up a large debt on her credit.

Lloydminster RCMP Investigating Theft of Poppy Box - Update

Lloydminster, Alta. - Police have arrested a male in connection to a poppy donation box left that occurred in the early hours of Nov. 4, 2019.

On Nov. 4, 2019 at approximately 7:39 p.m., Strathcona County RCMP responded to a theft complaint at a local business on Emerald Drive in Sherwood Park. Investigation revealed two patrons witnessed a male steal a poppy donation box from the counter and leave.

Strathcona County RCMP Seek Public Assistance

Sherwood Park, Alta. - On Nov. 1, 2019 at approximately 9:15 p.m., Strathcona County RCMP responded to a report of a disturbance on Spruce Avenue in Sherwood Park. Witnesses observed a young girl yelling for help and then getting into a vehicle.

The suspect vehicle is described as older, beat-up, grey, GMC SUV, which fled the area. 

Police are looking to identify the occupants of the vehicle to ensure their safety and well-being.

Strathcona County RCMP Warn Residents of Vehicle Thefts

Sherwood Park, Atla. - Strathcona County RCMP remind residents not to leave their vehicles running while unattended. In the past week police have responded to two vehicles thefts as a result of leaving vehicles running while unoccupied.

On Oct. 29, 2019, at approximately 5:50 a.m. a running vehicle was stolen from a Tim Horton’s parking lot while the victim was inside. The vehicle has since been recovered.

On Oct. 30, 2019, at approximately 6:00 a.m. a running vehicle was stolen from a victim’s driveway. The vehicle is still outstanding.

Strathcona County RCMP Arrest Two Impaired Truck Drivers

Sherwood Park, Alta. – Strathcona County RCMP have arrested two semi truck drivers for impaired driving in the past few weeks.

On Oct. 9, 2019 at approximately 6:29 a.m. Strathcona County RCMP responded to a single vehicle collision involving a semi tractor and trailer near Range Road 232 and Township Road 533 in Sherwood Park. No one was injured as a result of the collision. The 28-year-old male driver from Winnipeg was arrested for impaired driving.

Strathcona County RCMP Seek Public Assistance With Ongoing Investigation

Strathcona County, Alta. – RCMP are seeking information from the public to assist in an ongoing investigation.

RCMP are looking to speak with a good Samaritan who picked up an adult female in a rural location east of Highway 21 and gave them a ride to the Edmonton Police Service Southeast Division at her request. This occurred on October 3, 2019 at approximately 3:00 p.m.

Due to the ongoing investigation no further details will be provided at this time.

Strathcona County RCMP Recover Stolen Bicycle During Search Warrant

Sherwood Park, Alta. – On Sept. 14, 2019 at approximately 12:00 p.m. Strathcona County RCMP responded to a theft of bicycle from the front porch of a residence in the Summerwood area of Sherwood Park.

On Sept. 25, 2019 the victim believed she located the stolen bicycle advertised for sale on the buy and sell site LetGo. Police were able to determine the stolen bicycle was being stored at a residence in the southeast area of Edmonton.

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