Advertisement

BC RCMP members robbed coming home from helping in Fort McMurray

Some of the equipment that was stolen. RCMP

Two BC RCMP members were robbed of some of their gear in Alberta this week.

The two officers were in Airdrie, Alberta, and were on their way back to B.C. after helping with the wildfires in Fort McMurray.

They stayed Tuesday night at the Ramada Inn, just off the QE II Highway, and parked their RCMP vehicles in the parking lot. Overnight, someone broke into the vehicles and stole the following equipment:

  • 1 Duty belt
  • 5 RCMP dark blue pants and shirt
  • 1 RCMP shoulder flash
  • 2 RCMP baseball caps
  • 1 can of pepper spray
  • 2 pairs of handcuffs
  • 1 pocket multi-tool ( Leatherman )
  • 3 Ammunition magazines containing 9mm bullets (15 rounds per magazine)

Airdrie RCMP are asking anyone who may have information regarding this theft to call them at 403-945-7200.  If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.

Story continues below advertisement

The pepper spray that was taken:

Sponsored content

AdChoices