Provost RCMP investigate mischief to wind turbines and issue safety warning

Provost RCMP are currently investigating three incidents of mischief to wind turbines which have occurred during the past three days. The turbines were damaged and had copper theft stolen from them. The turbines are located north of Hayter.

RCMP continue to investigate but are issuing this warning. When the copper grounding is removed from the structure, any power surge could electrocute anyone within a few feet of the turbine.

This poses a threat to the turbine workers, officers responding to the crimes and the suspects who are committing the crimes.

If anyone has any information regarding these crimes, please call the Provost RCMP at 780-753-2215, or your local police.  If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.

Cpl. Gina Slaney
Alberta RCMP