CRIME WATCH

Recent Crime Updates:

1. Thank you to residents who acted quickly and communicated to Townsite with information as the culprits responsible for the recent skateboard thefts have been identified and all information has been passed onto Cochrane RCMP.

2. On Wednesday, September 9, at approximately 1500hrs, offenders gained access to the berm and drove an unregistered, uninsured vehicle in a dangerous fashion putting residents at risk.  Bylaw Officer Gallen happened to be patrolling and confronted the vehicle. During this interaction, Lynn was assaulted by the driver before the offenders fled.  RCMP were immediately called and dispatched and offenders were arrested in the skate park after ditching the vehicle.  Thank you to Townsite Operations that assisted in cornering the offenders and blocking in the vehicle. Offenders will be charged criminally by the RCMP and Townsite will be asking for no trespassing orders against all involved.  

At approximately 2000hrs, two kids playing in Manyhorses Park had their skateboards stolen.  Witnesses indicated occupants of a newer Silver Toyota Highlander took the skateboards and then drove off (no license plate obtained).  If you have any further information, please contact Townsite at 403-949-3563.  RCMP have already been  notified.

You may of noticed increased RCMP and TsuuT'ina Nation Police presence around Townsite recently.  Please welcome them and show your support for our front line workers.  We have given them access to the Townsite building for a clean place to eat lunch/dinner and use the washrooms. Thanks again to both services in keeping our community safe!

Please be aware of the increased traffic in town during the COVID-19 pandemic. Townsite has erected signs indicating local traffic only and no trespassing under suggestions from local law enforcement groups.  Council is aware and monitoring.

Townsite has established a Crime Watch Committee. Please contact the office for any communications you would like passed on as the committee will remain aware of incidents and trends.  They will also provide periodic updates for residents.