Over $5000 worth of tools stolen from work trailer in Cold Lake

On Friday, December 9, at approximately 2:30 am, Cold Lake RCMP received a complaint of a theft over $5000 of tools from an enclosed work trailer parked at the Western Budget Motel. 

One suspect was seen wearing what appears to be a white camo winter jacket and snow pants, carrying a yellow or green backpack with black horizontal stripes. The suspect walked from behind Boston Pizza, checked every vehicle in motel parking lot several times, and cut the lock on the trailer. 

A second suspect was seen wearing all black, carrying a black backpack. The suspect walked from behind Boston Pizza and met the other suspect at the trailer. 

Both suspects’ departed towards Fas Gas and were last observed headed west towards the Iron Horse Trail.  

The Cold Lake RCMP are seeking assistance from the public to identify those responsible or if you have  any information on this incident, you are asked to contact the Cold Lake RCMP at 780-594-3301. If you  wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by  Internet at www.tipsubmit.com or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).