Wainwright RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance as they investigate a trespassing incident involving the shooting and killing of livestock west of the community.
Police say they were notified on Aug. 26 about an incident that occurred between the morning of Aug. 23 and noon on Aug. 24 on a pasture located approximately one mile west of Wainwright along Highway 14. Investigators say someone trespassed onto the property, leaving behind a lamb that had been shot and injured, as well as the remains of another lamb that had been harvested.
RCMP are now seeking information from anyone who may have been in the area during that time. Officers are particularly interested in obtaining surveillance, dashcam or other video footage from Highway 14 west of Wainwright between Aug. 23 and Aug. 24.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Wainwright RCMP at 780-842-4463. Those wishing to remain anonymous can provide information through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
Police have not released any information about possible suspects and the investigation remains ongoing.
