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On June 19, 2009, a digital camera was turned into the Brooks RCMP Detachment.

The camera was found in the Uplands area of Brooks. If you believe that this camera belongs to you, please attend the Brooks RCMP Detachment, and if possible provide proof of ownership or describe the camera and/or the photographs saved onto the memory card.

Cst. Kevin Gien
Brooks RCMP Detachment
403-362-5548

Brooks RCMP Detachment is investigating a number of thefts and suspicious activity in the area. Between December 2008 and February 2009, Brooks RCMP received a number of complaints of a male in a white Dodge pickup truck attending residence asking for cash or fuel and he offered to barter tools. There were also reports of a male matching the same description approaching people to buy tools he was selling. This male is a suspect in fuel thefts and theft of tools in the area.

In May and June 2009, it has been reported to Brooks RCMP, this male has been attending to rural addresses and approaching home owners asking for cash or fuel. He will either ask for cash and fuel or offer items to sell, such as tools or fishing equipment. This occurs in the evening to late in the night. In the last few occurrences he is accompanied by a female. They will have story that a child needs to be picked up or they are out of fuel. The couple have also been known to say they know either a family member or friend who advised them to stop in. In some cases the homeowners have refused and the male has become belligerent or rude. No threats have been made. The couple have been sighted in the Duchess, Millicent, Patricia, Rolling Hills, Rainier and Scandia area but there have also been incidents in the City of Brooks and other rural areas.

It is believed that this couple is checking properties and buildings for items to steal and sell off. They are suspects in firearm thefts as well.

The male is described as a Caucasian male in his 40s, approximately 5'11" tall, 190 lbs, stocky build, scruffy brown hair and brown eyes.

The female is a Caucasian female, in her 30s, 5'1", 125 lbs, very slim with dirty and straggly blond hair.

The vehicle they are driving is a late 1990s white Dodge pckup with an Alberta licence plate. Recently they have been driving a purple Chevrolet car.

The RCMP recommend that equipment and tools be securely stored and buildings, homes and vehicles be locked. Ensure you have make, model and serial numbers of equipment recorded and mark other items with some type of identification that you can identify. Properly store and secure all firearms.

As summer holidays approach, ensure you have someone checking your property on a regular basis and give it the appearance someone is staying there.

If you have been a victim of theft, please ensure you report to Brooks RCMP Detachment, even if it is not recent. If you encounter this couple, please do not engage them but contact RCMP immediately.

If you have any information regarding these individuals and crimes, or any other crime, please contact Brooks RCMP Detachment or Brooks & District Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Brooks RCMP are currently investigating a report of a home invasion in the west end of the City of Brooks during the early morning hours of June 19th, 2009.
Upon arriving home from work a female was confronted by a male in her residence wearing dark clothing. The female was able to fight off her attacker at which time he left the residence. The female quickly went to her neighbors to seek help and call Police.

The attacker is described as wearing dark clothing, a hoodie, has facial hair, is approx 5'1" tall and a heavy build.

Police are continuing their investigation and are requesting the public's assistance.


Police ask that if you have any information in regards to this or any other occurrences to contact the Brooks RCMP or Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS or e-mail at brookscrimestoppers.com.

Brooks RCMP are investigating an act of vandalism which occurred at the Brooks Cemetery during the night of April 28, 2009.

Several headstones were knocked over and damaged. Some of the headstones would require more than one person to move.

If you have any information regarding this or any other crime, please contact the Brooks RCMP at 403-362-5548.

Cst. Chad Hollinger
403-362-5548

Brooks RCMP are investigating a break and enter into a vehicle located in the 200 block of Upland Avenue.

On Saturday April 25, just prior to 11 p.m., the vehicle owner observed a lone male breaking into his green Ford Truck parked and locked in his driveway.

The vehicle owner confronted the male, who fled on foot eastbound on Upland Avenue.

The suspect is described as dark skinned male, approximately 6' tall, thin build, white sweater, jeans and a ball cap.

Nothing was taken from the vehicle. An 18-speed mountain bike was found at the scene.

If this is your bike, please contact Brooks RCMP Detachment.

If you have any information on this or any other crime, please contact the Brooks RCMP Detachment at 403-362-5548 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Cpl. S. Sutherland-Byers
Brooks Detachment

Brooks RCMP are investigating a case of vandalism to a vehicle which occurred at the Lakeside Packers parking lot between 4:50 p.m on May 12th, 2009 and 3 a.m. on May 13th, 2009.

A grey, Honda CR-V SUV was intentionally scratched causing approximately $2,000 in damage.

If you have any information on this or any other crime, contact Cst. Chris Greenslade of the Brooks RCMP Detachment at 403-362-5548 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Cst. C. Greenslade

Brooks RCMP, City of Brooks Fire Department and the Alberta Fire Commissioners Office are investigating a number of suspicious fires in the Brooks area over the last few months.

In the last week, there are have been three suspicious fires that are currently under investigation.

On May 10, 2009 at approximately 7:55 p.m., the City of Brooks Fire Department was called to a fire in an alley between Chinook Crescent and 11th Street West. Someone had ignited paint cans.

May 13, 2009 at approximately 5:20 a.m., the Fire Department was called to a shed fire in the industrial area off 8th Street East. Suspects started a fire in a storage shed in a locked compound. The damage to the shed and contents is over $11,000.

May 13, 2009 at approximately 7:25 p.m., the Fire Department was called to a dumpster fire in the Greenbrook Village area. Two persons of interest were spotted in the area of the fire but were not identified. Damage to the dumpster is approximately $500.

There were no injuries reported in any of these incidents. At this time, there is no evidence linking these fires.

In a 24 hour period in between March 12 and March 13, 2009, 4 fires were deliberately set in and around an apartment building on Chinook Crescent. In one case, a door to an apartment was set on fire. All the occupants were able to escape and no one was injured. These fires are also still under investigation by Brooks RCMP, City of Brooks Fire Department and the Alberta Fire Commissioners Office.

Again, there is no evidence linking the Chinook Apartment fires with the recent fires this past week.

S.C. SUTHERLAND-BYERS, Corporal
Brooks RCMP Detachment
(403) 362-5548