Slave Lake RCMP is investigating several reports of fuel theft in the Smith area.

Media release shared on behalf of the RCMP — Over the past week, Slave Lake RCMP has received multiple complaints of fuel being siphoned overnight from large commercial tanks in the Smith area.

The individuals involved were captured on video wearing face coverings; however, no arrests have been made thus far.

Slave Lake RCMP would like to remind the public, as well as businesses in the area, to protect their property by locking up what they can, storing items in well-lit areas, and, when possible, installing sensor-activated surveillance equipment.

Anyone with information regarding these crimes is asked to contact the Slave Lake RCMP. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477), online at p3tips.com, or by using the "P3 Tips" app available on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

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