Break and enter
Early March 22 an employee of Innisfail Welding arrived at a work site west of Highway 2A north of town to find a robbery in progress. A black Chevy four-door truck had entered the compound and hooked up to a trailer with two snowmobiles attached in storage before 5 a.m.
The suspect truck collided with the employee's own vehicle causing damage to the rear bumper. Innisfail RCMP found a chain that had been cut to gain entry and think the act may have been premeditated, given the time of day. Police are asking the public for more information surrounding the incident.
Fraud complaint
An Innisfail-area resident was the victim of a credit card cloning operation, according to Innisfail RCMP, who say organized crime is likely responsible.
“This isn't just some kid that stole your credit card,” said Cpl. Jeff Hildebrandt of the local detachment. “This is pretty sophisticated.”
The credit card was used four times in B.C., primarily at gas stations, and racked up charges under $1,000. The local resident had to destroy their credit cards. Police are proceeding with an investigation.
“These things are happening all the time, in all locations,” Hildebrandt said. “Distance isn't necessarily any protection.”
Corporal on the way
Starting in May the Innisfail force will have a new officer on the payroll. Don Morrish will serve as the rural non-commissioned officer supervisor.
Morrish will transfer from Red Deer, where he has been serving as an identification unit corporal.
Generator theft
On March 17, a $1,700 welding generator was reported stolen at 5:51 a.m. from a Penhold address. The complainant said the P43 model with red writing on the side was carried away towards Red Deer by a white Dodge truck with two different tires on the front and back of the vehicle.
A suspect was seen wearing a dark jacket.
