For Immediate Release
Sent from the Town of Olds on behalf of the RCMP
Olds RCMP recover stolen vehicle and military equipment
Mountain View County, Alta. – On July 25, 2024 Innisfail RCMP received report of a Chevrolet truck being stolen in their area. The owner liaised with RCMP and with the help of on OnStar GPS police were able to track the stolen truck to a rural property on Range Road 25 in Mountain View County. Olds RCMP executed a search warrant at the property in which they located:
- The stolen 2018 Chevrolet Silverado;
- Bolt action rifles (x3);
- Air pistols and BB guns (x8);
- Air rifle;
- Mortar launcher;
- White phosphorous grenades (x3);
- 7.62 mm round magazines (x12);
- Bandolier loaded with 7.62 mm ammunition;
- Box filled with miscellaneous military equipment including tarps, helmets that were previously reported stolen out of Lacombe County, Alta.
A Canadian Forces EOD team were dispatched to Olds Detachment on July 26, 2024, to assist with the disposal of the white phosphorous grenades.
Olds RCMP continue the investigation and have yet to identify a suspect.
If anyone has any information regarding this offence or those involved please contact the Olds RCMP Detachment at 403-556-3323. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www. P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.
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Media Contact:
Cpl. Troy Savinkoff
Public Information Officer
Alberta RCMP Media Group
Cell: 403-389-6842
Afterhours: 780-509-3970 option 5 after language selection
