Three Hills and Stettler RCMP are actively looking for an individual breaking into homes.
On Monday, February 6 at 8:09 a.m. Three Hills RCMP received a report of a break in and robbery to a home on Range Road 235 in Kneehill County. When the homeowner confronted the suspect, the suspect held a small knife to the homeowner and fled.
The homeowner received a minor cut as a result of the confrontation.
On February 6 at 9:50 a.m. Stettler RCMP received a report of a break and enter to a home on Highway 56 in Stettler County. The homeowner observed a suspect on their video surveillance cameras breaking into their home. The suspect stole items from the victim’s garage and fled the area.
RCMP believe these two offences have been committed by the same individual and are asking for the public’s assistance.
The suspect is described as
-Male
-Fair or medium complexion
-Middle aged, possibly in his 40s
-Grey hair
-Wearing a grey blue puffer jacket
The vehicle the suspect is driving is described as an older model single cab pickup truck, red in colour.
As these offences just occurred, officers are actively looking for the suspect and vehicle. RCMP are asking for the public's assistance.
If you have any information about this crime or those responsible, please contact the Stettler RCMP at 403-742-3381 or the Three Hills RCMP at 403-443-5538 and encourage the public to report any criminal or suspicious activity.
Reports tell us where to look, who to look for, and where to patrol in the future. If you see a crime in progress, dial 911. If you wish to remain anonymous, 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.