Police are seeking information from the public that could help lead to the apprehension of two thieves who committed a smash-and-grab at the Sundre Home Hardware this weekend.
At about 8:40 a.m. on Jan. 12, RCMP responded to a break and enter at the business, located immediately west of Sundre.
“Some time overnight, thieves used a vehicle and smashed through Home Hardware’s locked property gates and then rammed through the overhead loading bay door at the rear of the business to gain access,” states a police press release.
Police said the two suspects were recorded on security footage as they proceeded to steal several thousand dollars' worth of high-end power tools. Both were wearing dark clothing, gloves and had their faces concealed.
The vehicle used in the break-in was a white Ford F-250 pickup truck with Highland Projects decals on the doors as well as unit number 228 on the tailgate. Police said the truck had been stolen from another business, located south of Home Hardware, and should have noticeable damage to the front and rear of the vehicle.
A local property owner reported to the Sundre RCMP that he had observed a purple 2010 or newer F-250 or F-350 extended cab pickup truck north of Sundre near the James River. The witness stated that the purple truck’s interior was filled with power tools and was in the company of a white pickup truck with Highland Projects decals. Both pickup trucks were witnessed driving together heading north on Highway 22 towards Caroline.
Anyone with information relating to this crime is encouraged to contact the local RCMP detachment at 403-638-3675. Alternatively, callers can anonymously place a report by reaching Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-2477 (TIPS).
