Submitted by Cpl. Laurel Scott RCMP K Division
Police are looking for three female suspects in connection with the theft of firearms.
On December 14, 2016 Wetaskiwin RCMP responded to a report of a break in to a rural residence which occurred sometime during that day. The RCMP are seeking public assistance in identifying a composite sketch of a female who may be a person of interest in this event.
Between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. the residence was broken into and several items were stolen from the residence including two firearms which were taken from a secured gun cabinet. Some of the items stolen are of sentimental value to the owners. The home owners were not home at the time of the break-in.
Investigation has revealed that there were three females in the area during this noted time frame. They were misrepresenting themselves as Jehovah Witnesses. The RCMP are considering these women “persons of interest” and would like public assistance in identifying them in order to further this investigation.
Female #1: (composite sketch): Late 30’s to early 40’s, Caucasian, dark, shoulder length hair, pock marked face (scar like marks) and wearing blue jeans / eyeglasses.
Female #2: Late 30’s to early 40’s, Caucasian, dark, shoulder length hair and wearing blue jeans.
Female #3: (driver) Late 30’s to early 40’s, Caucasian, blonde with a pony tail, was wearing a long, white wool type jacket.
Vehicle of interest: Small, dark, newer model four-door car.
Public assistance is appreciated in helping to solve this crime. The RCMP appreciates the community watching out for each other and reporting suspicious activity. If you have information about this investigation, please call the Wetaskiwin RCMP at 780-312-7200 or call your local police detachment. If you want 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. Remember, Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards.