Back RCMP Media Advisory - July 25 through July 31

For the second time in as many weeks, a citizen was assaulted after confronting thieves . On July 28, a Tiger Lily resident observed a suspicious vehicle. Rather than calling police, the male decided to chase the suspect vehicle in what his wife described as a "Dukes of Hazard style". After a protracted chase during which the suspect vehicle side-swiped the male's vehicle, the suspect's vehicle became stuck. When the complainant got out to confront the two suspects, one of the suspects was carrying a set of bolt cutters. The complainant stated that he took a swing at the suspect dislocating his finger in the process. The two suspects ran off into the bush and have not been seen since. The police need assistance of the public in observing and reporting suspicious or illegal activity . We also recognize the frustrations people have in regards to rural crime but we can't have people risking their safety and the safety of their neighbours . Arrest warrants for Trevor Rolof, 45 year-old, and Michael Rolof, age 28, are on the system.

Numerous thefts were reported this week including two significant incidents. On July 29, a male reported a survey instrument stolen from his parked truck in the Fort Assiniboine area. The equipment was value at approximately $17,000. On July 31, a theft of copper was reported from an industrial site in the Holmes Crossing area. Thieves made off with approximately $50,000 worth of copper wire and caused several times that value in damage. Both matters remain under investigation.

(R.W. Dodds) Sgt.

NCO i/c Barrhead Detachment, RCMP