COVID-19

RCMP warning of increased COVID-19 scams

The RCMP says there has been a spike in COVID-19 related scams in Canada since the beginning of the month. The most common report police are receiving is fraudulent merchandise sales and phishing emails. […]

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Crime & Police

St. Albert RCMP want to keep community informed

St. Albert RCMP are working hard at keeping the community informed while navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic. St. Albert detachment has seen a decrease in calls for service over the past week but anticipate as tensions begin to rise around safeguarding property, mental wellness due to self-isolating / distancing and the economic downturn […]

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Crime & Police

Search Warrant Results in Drug and Firearm Seizure, Three Adults Charged

On March 18, 2020 the St. Albert RCMP Drug Unit, with assistance from St. Albert Crime Reduction Unit (CRU), St. Albert General investigation Unit (GIS) and St. Albert Traffic Services executed a Controlled Drug and Substances Act (CDSA) Search Warrant on an Edmonton property. […]

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Crime & Police

RCMP cautioning motorists to follow the rules

During these challenging times St. Albert RCMP are reminding the public that the police still have a job to do, including traffic enforcement. Whether it is Automated Traffic Enforcement or Police Officer Enforcement, St. Albert RCMP want the community to be safe and that includes when they are operating a motor vehicle. […]

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COVID-19

RCMP offer safe practices for business and community during COVID-19

St. Albert RCMP members are increasing their pro-active patrols throughout business areas and in city neighbourhoods, while business owners and the community follow Alberta Health Services direction to work remotely at home, self isolate and/or social distancing.
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Crime & Police

Letter: March is Fraud Prevention Month

St. Albert RCMP want to raise attention to Fraud Prevention Month, whether the scam occurs via the internet, phone, mail or door-to-door, society needs to informed and vigilant. In 2019, there were over 46,000 frauds reported and $98 million lost to fraud in Canada.
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Crime & Police

St. Albert RCMP investigating Servus Place vehicle theft

On January 8, 2020, at approximately 9 p.m, St. Albert RCMP received a complaint of a theft at Servus Place. On scene, the complainant explained to the Police that someone had tampered with his lock and stole his wallet, keys and vehicle. […]