A car theft suspect has been caught on camera in Cochrane.
A vehicle was stolen from the Big Hill Leisure Pool on Nov. 25 between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. RCMP believe the suspect gained access to the victim’s locker at the pool and stole the victim’s keys and credit cards. The stolen credit card was used at the Calgary Crowfoot Co-op Store for two different transactions.
The stolen vehicle was recovered later that evening.
The RCMP are now asking the public for assistance with identifying the male suspect. To view a photo of the male suspect, go to cochraneeagle.com.
If you can identify the man in the photo, please contact the Cochrane RCMP at 403-932-2213 or Crime Stoppers at 1 800-222-8477.
During Cochrane Light Up a 2008 blue Kia Rio was struck by a vehicle, which fled the scene.
At approximately 5:55 p.m. on Nov. 21 the Kia was traveling northbound on 4th Ave. W in Cochrane when it was proceeding through lights at Highway 1A with the right of way, when a red older model SUV entered the intersection southbound and turned east. The two vehicles collided in the intersection where, the driver of the red SUV failed to stop.
This was during Cochrane Light Up with heavy traffic in the downtown area and there were no injuries.
Cochrane RCMP are seeking the driver of the red SUV to report the collision to the police and are also asking any witnesses to come forward.
If you have any information about this incident, please contact Cpl. Hoskin at the Cochrane RCMP at 403-851-8000.
Cochrane RCMP recovers hundreds of stolen items and are asking any locals who had their homes broken earlier this summer to view the photos posted by the Alberta RCMP.
During a recent investigation Cochrane RCMP recovered hundreds of stolen items, many of it being returned to the rightful owners, however some of the property has yet to be identified.
The stolen items are from multiple break-and-enter thefts that occurred between June 15 and Aug. 28 in Cochrane, Didsbury, Airdrie, and Strathmore.
“A break and enter is a very traumatic experience for victims and we don’t always recover what has been stolen,” said Sergeant Jeff Campbell of Cochrane RCMP in a press release.
“But in this case, we’ve made a significant discovery and we really want to reunite those property owners with their things.”
Some of the stolen items include jewelry, watches, coins, computer equipment and electronics.
Anyone in Cochrane who had their home broken into can view these items on facebook.com/RCMPinAlberta.
Those who can positively identify their belongings and can provide information to support their claims are asked to contact the Cochrane RCMP at 403-851-8000.
