In the last week, Rimbey RCMP responded to 56 calls for service. These files include, but are not limited to: two theft of mail complaints, two assault investigations, three thefts of vehicles, two break and enters, six other theft related occurrences, and two missing persons reports.
Sometime during the night of June 2nd, 2020 a car was reportedly stolen from 50th avenue in Rimbey, keys had been left in the vehicle at the time of the theft. Luckily, the car was recovered in a back alley in Rimbey the next morning with no damage. Also that same night, a truck and trailer were stolen from 53rd avenue in Rimbey. The trailer was recovered a short time later in Ponoka RCMP Detachment area. The truck was later recovered by Breton RCMP with some damage. A canopy that was on the truck at the time of the theft has not yet been recovered.
Also on June 2, 2020 two vehicles were broken into during the night. A fishing camera, fishing equipment, tools, bicycle, and bicycle helmet were taken from one. The bicycle was later recovered and returned to the owner. Multiple welding tools/supplies were taken from the other vehicle and have not been recovered.
If you have information on this or any other crime, contact your local RCMP Detachment at 403-843-2224 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers can also be contacted online at www.P3tips.com, or you can download the P3 Tips app for Android or Apple on your smart phone. You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers. If you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash award.
-Submitted by the Rimbey RCMP