RCMP seeks public assistance on Port Edward theft file

If someone is offering you a great deal on a couple of chain saws, keep the Prince Rupert RCMP in mind, as they might wish to take a look what is up on the for sale listings.

A break-in at a residence in Port Edward, has the Prince Rupert detachment seeking the assistance of the public as they try to get more information on a theft from the 200 block of Hillcrest Avenue in the District.

Responding officers took the theft complaint on June 6th, with a property owner advising that someone had broken into a shop on their property and stolen two new Stihl chainsaws.

No timeline as to when it is believed that the two chainsaws may have been taken was provided, as well at this time the RCMP have not identified any potential suspects in the incident.

Two chainsaws similar to above were stolen
from a Port Edward residence this month

"At this time police have been unable to identify any potential suspect(s), and we’re asking for the assistance of the community ... We are asking anyone that may have observed anything suspicious in the evening hours of June 5th and the early morning of June 6th to please come forward." -- Constable Matt Ericson, spokesman for the Prince Rupert RCMP outlining background on a recent theft in Port Edward

If you have more information related to the theft you are asked to contact the Prince Rupert Detachment at 250-627-0700 or through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477

You can find out more about the Port Edward theft from this item from the Prince Rupert detachment website.

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