The St. Albert RCMP is expecting an increase in calls for service as the COVID pandemic continues.
The St. Albert detachment has seen a decrease in calls for service over the past week, but as tensions begin to rise around safeguarding property, mental wellness due to self-isolating and social distancing and the economic downturn, RCMP anticipate this could change and contribute to the rise of different crime trends.
One trend the RCMP is seeing in the capital region is an increase in porch pirates. These criminals, who target residential areas, are stealing packages left outside a person's front porch.
Due to the increase of deliveries during COVID-19 isolation, the RCMP is predicting this crime could increase.
To date, the St. Albert RCMP has not received any reports of this nature but want to inform the public to be aware of such and try to verify delivery dates and times to prevent the thefts.
Report complaints
The RCMP are asking the public to submit any complaints about citizens not following the provincial government and AHS orders on the AHS website.
If anyone has information regarding any crime, they are asked to contact the St. Albert RCMP Detachment at 780-458-7700 or their local police. If 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. The St. Albert RCMP also has a Drug Tip Line, 780-460-3784, where members of the community can call anonymously to report information related to suspected drug trafficking.
