On October 12th, 2026, at 08:30 am Bassano RCMP received a report of stolen copper wire from an oil site near Gem, which occurred overnight. A total estimate of $75,000 – $100,000 worth of wire was stolen along with a significant amount of damage caused to the property during the theft.
Physical evidence was collected on scene and the investigation Is continuing to identify the suspects involved. Due the short time frame and scale of the theft, multiple suspects would have been needed and vehicle to haul it away.
If you have any information to, please contact the Bassano RCMP at 403-641-3677 or 310-RCMP. If you have information about this and you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
-Submitted by Bassano RCMP-
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