BONNYVILLE - Five stolen vehicles and nine break-and-enters were reported to RCMP over the past week, leaving law enforcement urging heightened vigilance.
Bonnyville RCMP revealed that two of the five vehicles reported stolen had keys left inside, engines idling, and with unlocked doors.
One vehicle has since been recovered, but the hunt is still on for the remaining stolen cars. The public is called upon to aid law enforcement in locating these missing vehicles:
• 2009 grey Honda Civic: Possibly bearing licence plate CPW 3078, stolen from the 5300 block of 51 Street.
• 2002 white Chevrolet: Silverado Possibly bearing licence plate CJK 0929, stolen from the 5000 block of 51 Avenue.
• 2008 white Ford F150: Possibly bearing licence plate CMS 2636, stolen from the 4000 block of Lakeshore Drive.
• 2004 silver GMC Sierra: Possibly bearing licence plate CJZ9214, stolen from a residence on Range Road 455 near Township Road 621.
For those using the Voyent Alert App, additional details and photos of the stolen vehicles are available for reference.
Break and Enters
Bonnyville RCMP also report they have responded to nine break-ins in the past week. The incidents varied from stolen firearms to stolen tools.
Among the notable break-ins include an incident on Nov. 25 at 11:15 pm, when suspects infiltrated a condo building, making off with nine firearms from a locked storage room.
Overnight on Nov. 27, a garage on the 4000 block of 40 Street was allegedly targeted, resulting in the theft of valuable tools.
Nov. 29 saw multiple break-ins reported, including one at a rural property on Township Rd 622 near RR 463 and another at a school in town.
Bonnyville RCMP is urging anyone with information on these break-ins to come forward. Residents are urged to secure their belongings and remain vigilant.
Pack the Police Car
Get ready to Pack the Police Car. The Bonnyville RCMP is hosting the "Pack the Police Car" event on Dec. 15 at the Sobey’s parking lot. The goal is to pack a police truck to the brim with non-perishable food items for the local food bank.
Residents are invited to stop by between noon and 3 p.m. to be part of the uplifting cause. Every donation, big or small, will contribute to supporting families in need.
The police truck will be waiting outside Sobey’s, ready to be crammed with everything from Chef Boyardee to Rice Krispies.
