Checkstop
Police conducted a checkstop at Highway 13 and 13A. Approximately 50 vehicles were checked and there were no concerns.
Criminal flight
Police located a stolen vehicle at a local convenience store being fueled by a male. As police attempted to stop the male he quickly drove off in the truck westbound out of Camrose. RCMP were notified. This matter is still under investigation.
Dog attack
A person reported their dog was attacked by another dog (unknown who owned the attacking dog). Community Peace Officer is investigating.
Theft of fuel
An employee of a local business reported damage (approximately $230) to the gas cap of a diesel truck parked outside the business and approximately $100 worth of fuel stolen.
Theft from vehicle
A person reported that on January 18, their vehicle was broken into while parked in the parking lot of the indoor arena. Several items, including: a radar detector, an iPad, purse and gift cards were taken. The person reported that the rear passenger door of the vehicle was damaged.
Stolen truck
A person reported that their 1995 truck was stolen outside of their business. Sometime later a report was received about a truck entering the ditch a few kilometres northeast of Camrose. Police attended and recovered the truck.
Impaired driver
Police conducted a traffic stop. The operator of the vehicle failed a Mandatory Alcohol Screening test and was issued an Immediate Roadside Sanction.
Collision
A person reported a vehicle colliding with a street sign on a median. The person provided police with a description of the operator and the licence plate number of the subject vehicle. Police identified the registered owner of the subject vehicle and attended their residence. Subject admitted to driving the vehicle and causing the collision.
Scam
A person reported being defrauded out of approximately $6,200 from a scammer claiming to be with a cell phone provider indicating the person’s reporting account was being changed, specifically their address, requesting personal information for confirmation.
Damage to vehicle
A person reported a male subject pushed a cart into their (person’s reporting) vehicle in a local business parking lot. When the person reporting asked the male to stop, he yelled at them and hit their vehicle and punched their window. Police arrested and charged the male suspect with causing a disturbance and mischief.
Stolen merchandise
An employee of a local retail business reported a male who had stole merchandise from the business. Police located the male suspect at another retail business, arrested him after he left the business and determined the suspect was in possession of methamphetamine and the stolen merchandise from the reporting business. The stolen items were returned to the business.
Assist hospital security
St. Mary’s Hospital security requested police assistance with getting an uncooperative female to leave the property.