Lacombe Police Service have recovered a vehicle after it was stolen in the early morning hours in the 5600 block of 49 Avenue.
At approximately 2 a.m. this morning, police received a report from a resident who witnessed an unknown suspect stealing their neighbour’s tan Jeep CJ Sport, which has a brown canvas roof.
The witness, alerted by their dog, also observed the stolen Jeep being followed by a white car believed to be connected to the incident.
Officers responded promptly and began patrolling the area. Around 2:30 a.m., the stolen vehicle was located abandoned along Highway 12, just west of Lacombe. The Jeep was found with a damaged ignition and break-in tools inside.
The investigation is ongoing.
Police are asking residents in the area to review any surveillance or doorbell camera footage from the early morning of June 24 for possible sightings of the theft or suspect vehicles.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lacombe Police Service at 403-782-3279 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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