Killam RCMP Detachment Report for the period of Friday, Aug. 16 to Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024
Friday, Aug. 16
An attempted break and enter to a business that is under construction was reported in Hardisty. Entry was not made and nothing missing. No suspects or witnesses.
An abandoned vehicle was reported on Highway 872. A truck was damaged and had the slip tank ripped out. Member attended. Attempts made to contact the Registered Owner. No suspects or witnesses.
A complaint was made of an individual hitchhiking near Strome. Subject was wearing dark clothing and was out in traffic. Member located the Subject who had outstanding warrants. Arrest made. Subject was released on an Undertaking.
A suspicious older motor home and a grey Pontiac following it drove through the Hardisty Tank Farm and down a dead-end road where no one should be. Extensive patrols made. Vehicles not located.
Saturday, Aug. 17
A report was made of a suspicious vehicle that had pulled into a yard looking to get to Strome. Members attended. Patrols made. Vehicle not located.
A suspicious person was reported on the ground in Sedgewick and acting in distress. Member attended. Subject said he was having an asthma attack. EMS attended and the Subject denied any help.
Sunday, Aug. 18
A stolen generator was reported out of Sedgewick. The generator was stolen from the bed of a truck. The cable was cut that was locking the generator down. No witnesses or suspects.
An abandoned piece of oil site property in the middle of the road. Members attended. Item was extremely heavy. Winch used to move it off the road.
Monday, Aug. 19
An abandoned truck was reported at the Strome ball diamond. Member attended. Vehicle was reported stolen. Vehicle towed.
Battle River Railway reported a break and enter. The yard was broken into and wire was stolen. No witnesses or suspects.
An attempted theft of a vehicle was reported in Sedgewick. Damage was done to the driver’s side door. No witnesses or suspects.
Fuel was reported stolen from a tractor in Galahad. Surveillance video is available. File is still open.
Tuesday, Aug. 20
A 2002 white Westwind WT278 was stolen out of Sedgewick. No witnesses or suspects.
A break and enter was reported at the Hastings Coulee Plant. Electric motors stolen. No witnesses or suspects.
A garage was reported broken into in Killam. A leaf blower, hedge trimmer, and rechargeable batteries were stolen. No witnesses or suspects.
Wednesday, Aug. 21
An assault was reported in Killam. The Complainant reported an altercation between him and the Subject. The assault had occurred a couple weeks before. Investigation submitted for a Pre-charge Assessment (PSA).
An abandoned semi was reported in a field. Member attended. Semi was reported stolen on a previous file. Vehicle was towed.
Thursday, Aug. 22
Numerous cases of fraud were reported. All cases were substantial amounts of money. One involved buying Apple gift cards, the others involved Amazon and Kijiji. Files are still under investigation.
Harassment was reported from a business in Sedgewick. The Complainant reported the Subject was saying inappropriate comments. Members attended. Warning was given to the Subject.
Report prepared and provided
by Killam RCMP