In the last week, Rimbey RCMP responded to 68 calls for service.
These files include, but are not limited to: three complaints of threats uttered, two thefts of vehicles, two break and enters, one missing person file, seven other theft related occurrences, and four child welfare calls.
Due to COVID-19 the July and August Rimbey court sittings will not be reopening. If you were scheduled to appear in court in Rimbey on July 8th, 2020 or August 5th, 2020 for a criminal matter please contact the Wetaskiwin Court House at 780-361-1204. For more information on traffic matters please visit https://albertacourts.ca
On June 17th, 2020 officers responded to a complaint of an erratic driver. The suspect vehicle was located in Rimbey and a traffic stop was initiated. The driver was found to be operating with a suspended drivers license, among other Traffic Safety Act offences. This occurrence is still under investigation.
On June 22nd, 2020 a holiday trailer and quad were reported stolen from a residence in Rimbey. The quad was recovered nearby a short time later. The trailer was recovered by Breton RCMP on June 25th, 2020.
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