Staff Sergeant Art Hopkins warns residents to be aware there are people out there who may want to take advantage when communities are facing challenges.
Drumheller is not immune, and arrests have been made.
In the early morning hours of Saturday, June 24 a break and enter, and theft was reported. An investigation showed a number of items had been stolen.
Throughout that same night there were a number of reports of suspicious persons or vehicles at many spots in town. Residents observed people trying the handles of parked cars.
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 25, a suspect vehicle was spotted by RCMP with a license plate that did not match the vehicle. Police stopped the car and the operator was found to be a suspended driver.
Investigation revealed stolen property tied to the Saturday break and enter, as well as property reported missing in other jurisdictions. The items included iPhones, iPods and a laptop computer.
Two males and a female have been arrested, charges are pending.
Hopkins asks residents to check for similar items that may have been stolen and report it to the RCMP.
