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Thieves make off with equipment worth $300K

Culprits remain on the loose after stealing construction equipment worth $300,000.
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Culprits remain on the loose after stealing construction equipment worth $300

Culprits remain on the loose after stealing construction equipment worth $300,000.

Blackfalds RCMP and Central Alberta Crime Stoppers are looking for the public’s help in identifying those who broke into a business in Red Deer’s Burnt Lake industrial area on the weekend.

Between 8:30 a.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. on Sunday, someone broke into the secured compound at Rocky Mountain Equipment on Belich Crescent.

Six New Holland skid steer loaders — four track ones with snow blower, snow blades and bucket — were stolen. The two wheeled units had buckets. The total estimated loss was $300,000.

Anyone with information regarding this crime or the identity of the suspects should call Blackfalds RCMP at 403-885-3300.

Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com. If the information leads to an arrest, tipsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.