Tofield RCMP warn residents of telephone scams
During the past week Tofield RCMP responded to 38 calls for service. Included in the calls for service were five motor vehicle collisions and a 911 hangup.
On Nov. 4, a resident of Tofield attended the RCMP detachment to report a break and enter to the sheds on his property. The male reported unknown person(s) forced the locks open and entered the building. The male is taking an inventory to see what if anything is missing.
On Nov. 4, a resident of Tofield was contacted via phone and advised if he ignored the call, a warrant would be issued for his arrest. The male contacted the caller and provided some of his personal information. It is unknown what the caller did with the information however there has been no action on his accounts. Residents are reminded to verify the caller’s information and not provide any personal information or banking information. Please contact the RCMP detachment if you receive calls of this nature. Later on Nov. 4, a second resident of Tofield reported receiving a call from the CRA advising they owed money. The person recognized this as a scam and hung up.
On Nov. 4, a resident of Tofield reported their Acura Integra was stolen from a parking lot. RCMP made patrols but were unable to locate the vehicle. The following morning RCMP received a call of the same vehicle being stuck in the ditch on Twp. Rd. 510 in Beaver County. RCMP attended and recovered the vehicle. The vehicle was held for a forensic examination.
On Nov. 5, Tofield RCMP received a call of a possible impaired driver. RCMP conducted patrols and located the vehicle on Hwy. 14 and conducted a vehicle stop. The driver of the vehicle showed signs of intoxication. The driver was issued a roadside screening test however failed several attempts to provide a statement. The driver, a 45-year-old female from Tofield was charged with failing to provide a breath sample and was released from custody on a Promise to Appear to attend Vegreville Provincial Court on Dec. 16 at 10 a.m. . . . contd.
