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All doors torn off hinges, walls smashed when vacant house entered

A vacant residence in Sylvan Lake received more than $20,000 damage when it was completely destroyed after being forcibly entered.

A vacant residence in Sylvan Lake received more than $20,000 damage when it was completely destroyed after being forcibly entered.

RCMP Cst. Carla Norum reported a complaint was received last Monday (Apr. 29). Investigation indicated one or more suspects “forcibly entered the residence and proceeded to destroy the entire inside”. Every door and cupboard door was torn off hinges and massive holes were in every piece of drywall in the residence.

The vandalism is believed to have occurred between Apr. 21-28.

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the persons involved in this crime. If you have information about this or any other crime, please contact Sylvan Lake RCMP at 403-858-7200 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).