The Edmonton Police Service issued a plea for ideas from the general public on Friday night time because it investigates the theft of physique armour and pepper spray from an RCMP automobile whereas it was parked within the metropolis this week.
Police mentioned the gadgets had been taken from an unmarked RCMP cruiser parked in a residential again alley within the metropolis’s west finish someday between Wednesday at 5 p.m. and Thursday at 5 p.m. Police mentioned RCMP enterprise playing cards had been additionally stolen and the automobile was broken.
“Within the curiosity of public security, EPS and Alberta RCMP are notifying the general public of those lacking gadgets,” EPS mentioned in a information launch.
“Residents are reminded that they will request identification from anybody figuring out themselves as a police officer. When doing so, residents can request to see the officer’s police badge in addition to a police picture identification card which features a picture of the officer, their identify, date of start and badge quantity.”
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Police added that residents also can name the police non-emergency quantity to confirm an officer’s id.
Anybody with info concerning the whereabouts of the RCMP-issued gadgets or who stole them is requested to contact EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a cell phone.
Nameless info will also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or on-line at http://www.p3tips.com/250.
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