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(Advocate file photo)

Fuel theft reported in Gasoline Alley

Central Alberta RCMP encourage people to report crime

 

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Central Alberta RCMP seize plywood suspected of being stolen

Innisfail RCMP seize truck and plywood

 

(File photo by Advocate staff)

Red Deer RCMP warn residents of gasoline thefts

Residents should report all suspicious activity

 

Red Deer RCMP want to remind vehicle owners to avoid idling an unoccupied vehicle. (File photo by Advocate staff)

33 vehicles stolen in Red Deer during cold snap

Red Deer RCMP warn motorists

Red Deer RCMP want to remind vehicle owners to avoid idling an unoccupied vehicle. (File photo by Advocate staff)
FILE - Three “priceless” sets of 18th century jewelry were stolen from Dresden’s Green Vault, one of the world’s oldest museums, early on Nov. 25, 2019. (Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Trial to open next month in spectacular German jewelry theft

Missing treasures still not found

  • Dec 29, 2021
FILE - Three “priceless” sets of 18th century jewelry were stolen from Dresden’s Green Vault, one of the world’s oldest museums, early on Nov. 25, 2019. (Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
From March to December 2020, there were over 7,800 theft from motor vehicle offences and over 7,100 theft of motor vehicle offences in Alberta, according to the Alberta RCMP. (Contributed)

Ponoka RCMP: Never leave a running vehicle unattended

Thefts of vehicles tend to rise during cold weather

From March to December 2020, there were over 7,800 theft from motor vehicle offences and over 7,100 theft of motor vehicle offences in Alberta, according to the Alberta RCMP. (Contributed)
FILE - In this Jan. 27, 2021 file photo, model Cara Delevingne wears a creation for Fendi’s Spring-Summer 2021 Haute Couture fashion collection presented in Paris. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)

About 80 thieves ransack department store near San Francisco

Three people were arrested while the majority got away

  • Nov 21, 2021
FILE - In this Jan. 27, 2021 file photo, model Cara Delevingne wears a creation for Fendi’s Spring-Summer 2021 Haute Couture fashion collection presented in Paris. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)
Three Hills RCMP recovered stolen copper wire during recent investigation near Kneehill. (File photo by Advocate staff)

Three Hills RCMP locate stolen copper wire

Red Deer man and woman charged

Three Hills RCMP recovered stolen copper wire during recent investigation near Kneehill. (File photo by Advocate staff)
Street art by Red Deer artist Bronson Wilson was stolen from the downtown Dose Cafe last week. (Photo contributed)

Painting stolen from downtown Red Deer has been returned

Family thankful

Street art by Red Deer artist Bronson Wilson was stolen from the downtown Dose Cafe last week. (Photo contributed)
Street art by Red Deer artist Bronson Wilson was stolen from the downtown Dose Cafe this week. (Photo contributed)

Street art stolen from downtown Red Deer cafe

Work by Bronson Wilson taken

Street art by Red Deer artist Bronson Wilson was stolen from the downtown Dose Cafe this week. (Photo contributed)
(File photo by Advocate staff)

Blackfalds man suspects his generator was stolen and sold online

Police warn public to lock up their doors, vehicles included

(File photo by Advocate staff)
The “Big Maple Leaf” coin, worth several million dollars, was stolen from the Bode Museum in March 2017. (Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Possible break in theft of Canadian gold coin in Germany

Coin valued at $4.45 million

  • Dec 16, 2020
The “Big Maple Leaf” coin, worth several million dollars, was stolen from the Bode Museum in March 2017. (Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
The number of bike thefts in the city was down 36 per cent this year, compared with the same eight-month period in 2019.

Red Deer bike registry program helping reduce thefts

Bike thefts down 36 per cent from January to August compared with 2019

  • Nov 19, 2020
The number of bike thefts in the city was down 36 per cent this year, compared with the same eight-month period in 2019.
Car thief opening stolen car doors. (Black Press File Image)

Idling vehicles attracting thieves, RCMP warns

About one-third of stolen vehicles left idling unattended

  • Oct 22, 2020
Car thief opening stolen car doors. (Black Press File Image)
Truck and trailer used by the suspect to steal approximately $230,000 worth of beef from JBS meat packing plant. Photo supplied by Brooks RCMP.

From beef and hot tubs to shellfish, cargo theft a growing concern in Canada

Cargo theft grew to $14 million in 2019

Truck and trailer used by the suspect to steal approximately $230,000 worth of beef from JBS meat packing plant. Photo supplied by Brooks RCMP.
Vehicle theft is on the rise in Abbotsford, warn police. (AbbyPD photo.)

August most popular month for vehicle thefts, RCMP warn

10,000 vehicles stolen in Alberta last year

  • Aug 5, 2020
Vehicle theft is on the rise in Abbotsford, warn police. (AbbyPD photo.)
Spike in bike thefts prompts Red Deer RCMP warning

Spike in bike thefts prompts Red Deer RCMP warning

Nearly a dozen bikes reported stolen in Red Deer in last week

  • May 27, 2020
Spike in bike thefts prompts Red Deer RCMP warning
Police are investigating the theft of “Spring Garden” by Vincent van Gogh, taken from a Dutch museum, in a March 30, 2020 story. (Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Dutch museum says Vincent van Gogh painting stolen in raid

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A Dutch museum says that a painting by…

  • Mar 30, 2020
Police are investigating the theft of “Spring Garden” by Vincent van Gogh, taken from a Dutch museum, in a March 30, 2020 story. (Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Judge rejects ‘kiss on both cheeks’ for woman with lengthy theft record

Judge rejects ‘kiss on both cheeks’ for woman with lengthy theft record

Woman sentenced to 30 days in prison for stealing TVs and game consoles in 2018

Judge rejects ‘kiss on both cheeks’ for woman with lengthy theft record
Judge scolds Halkirk man before sentencing him t0 9 months in prison

Judge scolds Halkirk man before sentencing him t0 9 months in prison

Undercover police and Innisfail RCMP arrested man for possessing $65,000 worth of stolen instruments

Judge scolds Halkirk man before sentencing him t0 9 months in prison