Strathcona County RCMP investigating rural break and enters

Strathcona County RCMP are investigating two separate residential break ins that occurred outside of Sherwood Park. 

On Monday, October 17 at around 11 a.m. RCMP were called to a property near Range Road 214 and Township Road 534.  The homeowner witnessed a person driving a black pickup truck trying to break into a locked barn and a sea can located on the property. RCMP said the suspect used the truck to ram into a gate to access the trailer. As the suspect was attempting to hook up the trailer, a neighbour showed up and the suspect fled the scene. 

Later that day, RCMP were called to a second residence near Range Road 230 and Township Road 521.  The suspect broke into the front door of the home and stole a camera, several watches, jewelry and a safe.

Cst. Chantelle Kelly with Strathcona County RCMP said: "It is not known if these two incidents are related or not."

Witnesses said the suspect was wearing a black balaclava.  The truck is described as a black F-350 Ford with a “headache” rack and light bar. A partial Alberta Plate beginning with "81" was obtained.

Anyone with information about this, or any other crime, is asked to call Strathcona County RCMP at [phone], or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).