â–º Listen Live

Cold Lake Mounties say keep your wallets close when shopping

Cold Lake RCMP are reminding you to keep your wallets and personal items close while shopping after dealing with a pair of stolen purse cases. Police are saying on May 6th at 3:30 pm they were called out to the No Frills after a woman reported her purse was stolen out of her cart while shopping. Mounties are saying the womans credit card ended up being used at a convenience store in town.

Police say the next day at noon they were called out again, this time it was a wallet stolen while the victim was shopping in Walmart. The victims credit cards were again used at a local convenience store. Police were able to get a good look at the suspect using the stores security camera footage.

Cold Lake RCMP Staff Sergeant Jeremie Landry says police believes there’s only one suspect in both cases of theft.

“RCMP identified the suspect in this case and have applied for a warrant for her arrest.”

SSGT. Landry says he doesn’t believe theft like this is getting worse in the community. He says a little vigilance can go a long way in making sure you’re not a victim.

“If you are going to go a distance away from your cart, take your belongings with you and then return them to your cart.”

RCMP expect to lay charges of theft and fraudulent use of a credit card once the warrant is approved.

Mike Marshall
Mike Marshall
News / Afternoon Host
- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Cold Lake council offering 1,000 free kids tickets for RCMP Musical Ride

The RCMP Musical Ride is coming to Cold Lake on July 24 and the city is making it easier for families to attend by giving up to 1,000 free children's tickets. 

Cold Lake adjusts sponsorship for RCMP charity golf tournament

During the June 24th council meeting, Cold Lake city council approved a request to move $3,500 sponsorship grant for the upcoming RCMP Charity Golf Tournament after the original sponsorship level became unavailable. 

Safety upgrades pushed for St. Brides intersection following deadly crash

St. Paul councillor is calling for safety improvements at the St. Brides intersection following a deadly crash in April that claimed three lives. 

Two arrested after firearm and drug seized in Elk Point

Two people are facing firearm and drug-related charges after Elk Point RCMP stopped a vehicle on the mourning of June 19.

Heat warning issued for the Lakeland region

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Lakeland, with daytime highs expected to reach 29°C and overnight lows near 14°C for the next two days.
- Advertisement -