Saturday, Oct. 6th
9:37 p.m. - A male is facing a charge of assault after police investigated a 911 hang up call from a residence on Old Boomer Road in Sylvan Lake. A female was crying and advised that she had been assaulted. The male was no longer at the residence when police arrived and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.
Sunday, Oct. 7th
8:03 p.m. – Residents requested patrols on Birchcliff Road after six to eight quads were reported driving up and down the gravel road all day and entering onto private property, disturbing homeowners in the area. The quad riders were located by RCMP and were spoken to, with a warning issued. No further problems were reported.
Monday, Oct. 8th
4:36 p.m. – RCMP are investigating the theft of a taxi cab from a residence on Sylvan Drive in Sylvan Lake. The taxi cab was unlocked with the keys left in the vehicle. Red Deer City RCMP was notified as the vehicle was believed to be parked outside a residence in the city. The vehicle was located with no damage and returned to the owner, who did not wish to pursue the matter.
Tuesday, Oct. 9th
5:56 p.m. – Police attended an old construction site at the corner of 50th Street and Lakeshore Drive in Sylvan Lake after a report of youths and young adults breaking into an underground parkade at the location and using it as a party site. Members discovered that the lock and chain to the parkade had been cut and there were signs of vandalism to the walls as well as remnants of parties, including empty beer cans and other refuse. The owners will be notified in an effort to ensure that the area is sealed off.
Wednesday, Oct. 10th
6:41 a.m. – RCMP are investigating a break and enter at Bentley Elementary School. Alarms were reported at the school and members arrived to find the main office doors kicked in. An office was rummaged through and a footprint was left on the main door to the office. RCMP collected evidence at the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sylvan Lake RCMP.
Friday, Oct. 12th
2:34 p.m. – Benalto and Area Rural Crime Watch is requesting assistance after one of their newly installed Rural Crime Watch signs was stolen from its location at Highway 766 near Kasha Farms south of Eckville. Anyone with information relating to this theft is asked to contact Benalto Crime Watch and/or Sylvan Lake RCMP.
3:12 p.m. – The United Church thrift shop in Bentley was broken into. RCMP were called to the church after the complainant noticed a smashed window in the back alley where entry was gained. The door was also torn off. The church appeared to be largely undisturbed. The thrift store and its items were searched and nothing appeared stolen.