Camrose Police Report for the period from March 15 – 21, 2026
Notable Incidents
No insurance or registration
Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation. The driver of the vehicle was charged with no insurance and no registration. The vehicle was towed.
Theft
A representative of a local retail business reported a possible theft of merchandise by two males with backpacks.
Theft of welding cables
A person reported the welding cables, valued at approximately $2,500, were cut off and stolen off their truck while parked in the area of 52 Avenue and 43 Street. This matter is still under investigation.
Theft from vehicle
A person reported their vehicle had been entered unlawfully while parked at 50 Avenue and 5200 Block, and sunglasses and a garage door opener were stolen.
Outstanding warrant
Police located a 33-year-old male wanted on outstanding warrants. The male subject was charged with two prior thefts from local retail businesses and was issued indefinite trespass notices.
Intoxicated male
A person reported they were having issues with a 20-year-old male subject who was intoxicated. Police attended the address subject to the complaint and arrested the male subject, to be released when sober.
Fraud
A person reported fraudulent charges on their credit card totaling approximately $100. Bank was notified and will be conducting investigation.
Speeding near school
A person reported a vehicle speeding in a school zone and the vehicle is currently parked near the school. Description of the vehicle and partial licence plate number was provided. Police spoke with the registered owner of the subject vehicle who indicated their vehicle was being driven by someone else at the time. Matter is still under investigation.
Theft arrest
Police located and arrested a 43-year-old male for a prior theft committed at a local retail business. The male was also issued trespass notices to some local businesses.
No registration/insurance
Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for expired registration. The 46-year-old male driver was issued tickets for no registration and no insurance. The vehicle was towed.
Fraud
A person reported a fraud involving a travel company and an agreed upon repayment of $7,000. This matter is still under investigation.
Theft of parcel
A person reported the theft of a parcel at a residential address on Mount Pleasant Drive. This matter is still under investigation.
Waving a knife
A person reported a male subject outside of a local business waving a knife around. Police attended and located and arrested the 33-year-old male, who was known to police. During the arrest the male threw the knife on the ground. The subject was transported to Camrose Police Service cells.
Impaired driver
A person reported a vehicle driven suspiciously around the southside trailer park. Police attended and located the subject vehicle, noting the driver unconscious in the driver’s seat and the vehicle was still in drive. Police were able to gain access to the vehicle and wake the driver, who failed a roadside test for being under the influence of a drug. The 25-year-old female driver was arrested for impaired driving. A search of the vehicle and personal effects recovered two bottles of GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate), methamphetamine and a small amount of fentanyl. The vehicle was seized and the driver was issued a driving suspension and tickets for no insurance, no registration, no driver’s licence and equipment violation.
Theft
A representative of a local retail business reported two females committing theft. Police attended and reviewed CCTV footage, identifying both females. The two females (26 and 25 years of age), were located by police and issued trespass notices to the business. The merchandise was recovered.
Damage to vehicle
A person reported their vehicle was damaged while parked outside a local community hall. This matter is still under investigation.
