Over the past few weeks, Elk Valley RCMP has encountered an increased number of incidents related to property crimes being committed and/or attempted in the Elk Valley area.

 During the early morning hours of June 4, Elk Valley officers were conducting patrols and encountered two males from Alberta near the BC Hydro building on Michel Creek Road.

The suspects were detained and during the investigation bolt cutters and other similar tools were located in the nearby area. Elk valley members are currently working with Crowsnest Pass RCMP members in relation to this incident.

A female suspect, also from Alberta, was found driving a rented pickup in the nearby area who appeared to be in position to assist with loading stolen property into the rental truck.

During the encounter one of the males let slip that there were two crews that frequent the Elk Valley area to steal tools, wire, and anything else of value from local businesses with BC Hydro and Elk Valley Resources being specifically targeted.

Please disseminate this information through your contacts in the Elk Valley and encourage them to be attentive and vigilant.

Elk Valley RCMP encourage local business partners to:

• Ensure their businesses and sites are secured and tools stored securely.
• Ensure that CCTV (Surveillance) cameras are in place and active whenever possible.
• Hire security if feasible.
• Report any suspicious activity as soon as possible to the Elk Valley RCMP.
• Keep track of valuable items such as machinery, tools, and frequently stolen material such as copper wiring.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the Elk Valley RCMP.

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