theft

The Wood Buffalo RCMP is seeking your help identifying a fraud suspect. On December 30th, a male suspect purchased an iPhone 15 valued at $1,448 from the Bell store at the Peter Pond Mall. The suspect produced what appeared to be a valid ID. Two days later police were contacted by a person in another […]

Three men are facing charges after a string of thefts Thursday morning in Fort McMurray.  Wood Buffalo RCMP first responded at 2:45 AM to multiple calls for a variety of property crimes, including theft, break and enter, and theft of a vehicle. A White 2021 Toyota Tundra was reported stolen from Lindstrom Crescent as part […]

Vehicle theft seems to be on the rise in Fort McMurray. 589 vehicles were reported stolen to Wood Buffalo RCMP between Jan. 1, 2023, and Dec. 5, 2023. 305 vehicles were recovered however there has been an increase of 217 vehicles reported stolen since 2022, which saw 372 reports. 2021 saw 260 reports of stolen […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP is seeking public assistance to identify three suspects in a liquor store theft. The incident took place on Nov. 25, 2023, at the Thickwood Liquor Depot. The three suspects are wanted for theft of over $500 in alcohol. Those with information are asked to contact the Wood Buffalo RCMP at 780-788-4040.

Three people have been arrested by Wood Buffalo RCMP following two separate incidents of stolen vehicles. The incidents started on the evening of Oct. 30, 2023, and into the morning of Oct. 31, 2023. Both vehicles were located and three Fort McMurray residents were arrested and charged. 30-year-old, Murphy Deltess, is facing two counts of […]

New technologies and outdated regulations are making Canada an international hotspot for automobile thefts. According to data from the Canadian Finance and Leasing Association, one vehicle is stolen every six minutes in Canada. Over the past year, vehicle thefts in Alberta have climbed 18 per cent after several years of decline. Équité Association of Canada […]