Drumheller RCMP have identified four suspects thought to be responsible for recent widespread vandalism in Drumheller.
On the weekend of May 4 and 5, businesses, garages, and vehicles in Drumheller were the victims of vandalism, in which they were “tagged” with graffiti.
Drumheller RCMP responded and have identified four suspects believed to be responsible.
“Our information is that it was done by youths from out of town. We’ve contacted the detachment from where they are from and the same tagging has been done there,” said Drumheller RCMP Staff Sergeant Art Hopkins. “Right now, the information does not point towards locals.”
In addition the RCMP are taking preventative measures to ensure another tagging blitz does not occur.
“We brought a couple guys in on overtime a few days later to make sure they didn’t come back,” said Hopkins.
At the Monday, May 6, meeting of Town Council, direction was given to the RCMP and Community Enforcement to be vigilant in stopping vandalism.
However, the best resource to help stop vandalism in Drumheller is residents willing to act as the eyes and ears of the RCMP and Community Enforcement.
“We always keep an eye out for vandalism. If anyone knows anything that could help, call us, the RCMP, or Crimestoppers,” said Community Enforcement Supervisor Greg Peters.
To leave a tip, call Community Enforcement at 403-823-1363, the Drumheller RCMP detachment at 403-823-7590, or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
“Anything you see that’s out of the ordinary, give us a call and let us determine what we can do,” said Hopkins. “We are a community, which means everyone works together for the collective good of the town.”
