Innisfail RCMP are trying to find out who and why gunshots were fired at a Penhold residence earlier this month.
Police said a report was made to the Innisfail RCMP detachment shortly after 9 a.m. on May 1 that a resident on Duncan Street discovered bullet holes in his kitchen window and ceiling.
“They were consistent with a firearm discharge,” said Innisfail RCMP Staff Sgt. Chris Matechuk. He added witnesses in the area told RCMP they heard gunshots being fired at around the time the incident was reported. Matechuk said no injuries resulted from the gunshots.
He said last week no suspects had been apprehended in connection to the gunshots.
If anyone has any information about the incident, he or she is asked to contact Innisfail RCMP at 403-227-3342 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Counterfeit money reported
RCMP are reporting a new rash of counterfeit money circulating in Innisfail.
Local Mounties said counterfeit $100 Canadian bills were discovered this month in two Innisfail stores.
Innisfail RCMP Staff Sgt. Chris Matechuk said there are no suspects. He said the problem with counterfeit money in the area is one that comes in “rashes”.
“It is not commonplace. It goes in rashes. You will see it come and go and come back again,” said Matechuk.
If anyone comes across counterfeit money, he or she is asked to contact Innisfail RCMP at 403-227-3342 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Break-in at construction site
Mounties are investigating an early morning break-in at a Penhold construction site.
Innisfail RCMP Staff Sgt. Chris Matechuk said police were called at 8:15 a.m. on May 5 that a temporary office at a construction site on Robson Avenue was burglarized.
Matechuk said police believe the break-in occurred some time during the previous weekend by culprits who gained entry by prying open the front door.
He said the break-in resulted in the theft of tools valued at $5,000.
As of last week, police had no suspects in the case, said Matechuk.
If anyone has information about the break-in, he or she is asked to contact Innisfail RCMP at 403-227-3342 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Home Hardware auto theft
RCMP are investigating the theft of an automobile from in front of the local Home Hardware store.
Innisfail RCMP Staff Sgt. Chris Matechuk said a 1994 green Mazda Protegé, with a licence plate marked BFG 2212, was reported stolen at 12:33 p.m. on May 6.
If anyone has information about the theft, he or she is asked to contact Innisfail RCMP at 403-227-3342 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
