The Sundre RCMP detachment received 76 calls for service from Feb. 1 to 15, including the following:
∑ Suspicious person/vehicle/property ñ 7
∑ Motor vehicle collisions ñ 7
∑ Mischief ñ 7
∑ Thefts ñ 7
∑ Break and enters ñ 7
∑ Impaired ñ 5
The following summaries are matters that the Sundre RCMP detachment is requesting public assistance with as well as raising awareness about.
On Monday, Feb. 1, police received several complaints of a vehicle being operated in an erratic manner. Police were able to locate the vehicle and the driver. A 70-year-old male from Bentley was subsequently charged with Impaired Operation of a motor vehicle.
On the evening of Friday, Feb. 12, police were called to a disturbance at the Sundre Arena. The Sundre midget Huskies hockey team was hosting the Rimbey Renegades for a hockey game. Unfortunately, emotions were running high and several individuals became very disruptive to the point where police officers were called to attend to bring order. Police are asking the public to call police immediately to deal with disruptive individuals who are ruining the enjoyment of the hockey atmosphere. Members of the Sundre RCMP detachment will be doing periodic patrols at the arena for future midget games to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all who attend.
On Friday, Feb. 12, a local Sundre resident reported that he forgot his wallet on the counter at Joko's convenience store. A short, stocky female with brown hair, wearing a red jacket or sweater, blue jeans and sneakers was caught on security footage swiping the wallet from the counter and pocketing it. The thief left the store and got into a grey coloured SUV. Police are requesting the public's assistance with identifying the thief. If anyone has information on this matter, please contact the RCMP Sundre detachment at 403-638-3675 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
The Sundre RCMP detachment has received numerous complaints about a scam in which the recipient has received a phone call, voice mail, email message, letter or text message from people identifying themselves as representatives with the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA). The scammers claim to be from the CRA, and are requesting personal information such as social insurance number, credit card number, bank account number or passport number. These culprits insist that this personal information is required so that the taxpayer can receive a refund or benefit payment. Cases of fraudulent communication have also involved threatening or coercive language to intimidate individuals into paying fictitious debts to the CRA or face arrest by the police. Other communications urge the recipient to visit a fake CRA website via a link where personal information is requested to verify their identity. Police are advising the public that these are scams and that the recipient should never respond to these fraudulent communications or click on the links provided.
