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Economic Ft Mac

8 Bus Shelters Damaged by Vandalism, Wood Buffalo RCMP Investigating

The bus shelters in Wood Buffalo seem to be having a tough time lately, and many were only recently put back into operation due to exposed wiring problems. Now vandalism has destroyed 8 of the bus shelters in Fort McMurray and the RMCP is trying to find out who is responsible. The vandalism was first reported when police were contacted on January 11 by the transit authority for the municipality. Eight bus shelters had been targeted, and there was significant glass breakage at each of the bus shelters. The estimated cost to repair the damages that the vandal(s) caused is $6,000 and a criminal investigation into the matter has been initiated. Right now there have not been any suspects identified and police are asking that anyone who has any information about the vandalism contact the Wood buffalo RCMP.

According to Cst. Ashley Qualle, the Wood Buffalo RCMP spokesperson, police do not suspect that the exposed bus shelter wiring problems in December were intentionally caused or the result of vandalism. The latest bus shelter incident was intentional though. Six of the eight bus shelters that were vandalized were located in the Timberlea neighborhood and situated on or near Eagle Ridge’s Loutit Road. One of the bus shelters affected was in downtown Fort McMurray, and the last shelter damaged was situated in Beacon Hill. Cst. Quallie explained that no evidence has been found to connect the vandalism with the wiring issue in December, and stated “Our investigation is still ongoing. There is no evidence to believe they are related, we are focusing on looking for any information from the public.”

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Alberta

Phony Credit Cards Paid for Alcohol at Airbnb Home Where Vandalism Occurred

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A Calgary home posted on Airbnb has been trashed, and police say that phony credit cards were used to buy the booze and the food that was consumed while vandalism and possibly a drug fueled orgy took place. The damage estimate for the home owned by Mark and Star King is not at $150,000 and it could get even bigger when it is all said and done. The incident happened over the weekend from April 24 through April 27, and the couple has used the Airbnb site before with good results so they never expected what happened this time. Their latest rental ended up with their home becoming the scene of a wild weekend of partying, drugs, booze, and sex. According to Star King “It was a drug-induced orgy — that’s what police said.”

According to police there were phony credit cards, alcohol, and extensive vandalism. The floors of the home were covered with garbage, urine, semen, vomit, and even broken glass. The occupants and their guests had felt free to put out their cigarettes and even their joints out on the furniture. Originally the estimate for the damages were pegged at around $50,000-$75,000 but that has been revised to at least $150,000 as the full extent of the damage has become apparent. During the weekend the police were called to the house many times for noise complaints. When the Kings found out what was happening Star contacted police and requested that they remove the renters. Airbnb offers a $1 million property protection clause and they have contacted the owners to resolve the situation.

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Alberta Economic

Vandalism at Natural Gas Pipeline Causes Damage and Gas Leak

Vandalism at Natural Gas Pipeline Causes Damage and Gas Leak
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Vandalism at a natural gas pipeline in western Alberta has caused damage to the pipeline components and was responsible for natural gas leaking into the atmosphere around the damaged part. According to the police someone used a high power rifle to shoot the high pressure pipeline that carries natural gas, and the incident occurred last weekend but the exact day and time is still unknown. On Monday morning the Mounties were alerted that the Talisman Energy natural gas pipeline had sustained damage. Before the vandalism was detected by the company large quantities of natural gas had been released into the air, and when the damage was discovered company employees shut down that section of the pipeline using safety devices. These safety devices stopped the natural gas leak until repairs can be made and the damaged section can be used again.

The latest act of vandalism against a natural gas pipeline is just one of many, although these incidents have decreased in recent years. The natural gas industry is often the target of vandalism by environmentalists and eco terror groups, and one of the biggest was Wiebo Ludwig who often targeted energy company AEC West because the company had wells in operation which were close to Ludwig’s land. Anyone who has any information about the individual responsible for the natural gas pipeline vandalism that happened last weekend is urged to contact local law enforcement. The damaged pipeline will be repaired as soon as possible so that it can be put back into operation.

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Wood Buffalo RCMP Seeking Help in Vandalism Case

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vandalism, Wood Buffalo RCMP

 

The Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking the public for help in solving a recent vandalism crime. On Tuesday vandals broke into the property at Dene Sky Industries located in Janvier and the Wood Buffalo RCMP went to investigate after they received a call about the crime. So far it is not known how many suspects there were, but police do know that the vandals broke into the fenced in property at Dene Sky Industries Monday night and committed vandalism. There were pieces of equipment that were targeted for vandalism and the criminals also damaged the shop that is located inside the business yard. The estimated damage that was done is given at approximately $10,000 but this is just an early estimate and the cost to make repairs could be higher.

 

Wood Buffalo RCMP are turning to the public in search of assistance in catching the people responsible for the vandalism. During the crime there were several fire extinguishers which were set off, and police believe that the vandals would have been covered with the residue from the chemical fire extinguishers. Wood Buffalo RCMP are hoping that someone saw or heard something that will lead to suspects. If anyone has information about the vandalism at Dene Sky Industries in Janvier they can call the Wood Buffalo RCMP or they can send in an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers. It is not known whether the vandalism was just teenagers who were in a destructive mood or of there was a more serious motive involved, and any help the public can give would be appreciated.