Calgary area RCMP are warning local residents about a recent property crime trend in the area. Over the past few weeks, RCMP in Strathmore, Chestermere, and Okotoks have responded to residential break and enters and thefts from vehicles believed to have been committed by the same suspects.
Investigations have determined that the victims vehicles are entered unlawfully and their garage door openers and vehicle registration information taken. Later, these victims are targeted for residential break and enters. For some incidents, the vehicles were targeted while the victims were camping, and when they returned home, they noticed that their residence had been unlawfully entered.
While RCMP continue their investigations, we are releasing surveillance photos of three suspects and a suspect vehicle linked to these crimes.
In order to protect yourself, RCMP are asking the public to:
- Secure your vehicle, even when camping or in remote locations
- Consider not keeping garage door openers and documents with your home address in your vehicle
- Ensure all thefts from vehicles are reported to the police
RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the vehicle and suspects. Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect is asked to call Strathmore RCMP at 403-934-3968, or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
