Strathcona County RCMP arrest three individuals

June 4, 2026 - Strathcona County, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Strathcona County, Alta. - Strathcona County RCMP arrested multiple individuals following a suspicious occurrence near the 17^th Street industrial area during the early morning hours of May 4, 2026.

As police approached the area, two suspects were observed walking away and were located nearby. A third suspect was located inside a manhole near an underground Telus utility infrastructure. Officers determined damage had been caused to telecommunications wiring. As a result, three individuals were arrested without incident and charged. 

First individual, a 33-year-old resident of Edmonton, has been charged with:

• Theft over $5000; and
• Mischief over $5000;

Second individual, a 38-year-old of no fixed address has been charged with:

• Theft over $5000;
• Mischief over $5000; and
• Fail to comply with release order (x2).

Third individual, a 52-year-old resident of Edmonton, Alta., has been charged with:

• Theft over $5000;
• Mischief over $5000; and
• Fail to comply with undertaking.

The first and second individuals have been released with conditions and are scheduled to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in Sherwood Park on June 10, 2026. The third individual was brought before a Justice of the Peace and remanded into custody, to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in Sherwood Park on June 4, 2026.

RCMP continue to remind the public that tampering with critical infrastructure can pose significant safety risks and may disrupt essential services.

RCMP encourage the public to report any criminal or suspicious activity to police. Reports tell us where to look, who to look for, and where to patrol in the future. If you see a crime in progress, dial 9-1-1. If you wish to remain anonymous, 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. 

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