Robbery suspects (Photo courtesy Whitecourt RCMP)

By Liam Verster

Whitecourt Crime

Whitecourt RCMP seek public assistance identifying robbery suspects

Feb 21, 2020 | 11:18 AM

Whitecourt RCMP are investigating a string of offences from early February that eventually led to a robbery, and are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects.

On February 3, 2020, the RCMP received multiple early morning calls relating to theft or attempted thefts of vehicles and ATMs in the Whitecourt area. Officers first responded to a convenience store, where suspects tried to steal an ATM, but were unsuccessful due to security measures.

Later that day, RCMP responded to a robbery at the Eagle River Casino. The two suspects drove their vehicle through he doors of the casino, threatened an employee, and stole an ATM. However, the thieves didn’t get away with any money, as no money was being kept inside the ATM due to the casino’s business practice.

The RCMP believe these and other incidents are connected, and have released surveillance images of the suspects.

Robbery Suspects (Whitecourt RCMP)

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The RCMP are also trying to locate two stolen vehicles . A black 2006 GMC Sierra 3500, with the Alberta licence plate BKY0083. The GMC has an 11-inch lift, 38-inch tires, a cracked windshield, and a light bar installed between the fog lights. The second vehicle is a white 2011 Ford F-350, with Alberta licence plate CBZ1880.

Stolen vehicle and robbery suspects (Whitecourt RCMP)

Anyone with information on the identity of the suspects, or the location of the stolen vehicles, are asked to call the Whitecourt RCMP at 780-778-5454, or the local police. Anonymous reports can also be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.