Chase RCMP responded to a call recently only to have their vehicle damaged by a device designed to deflate tires.
On March 17th, Chase RCMP received a report of a suspicious vehicle on CP Rail property near the Trans-Canada Highway, reported Sgt. Barry Kennedy. Police were told the area was being used to hide stolen vehicles.
91ƵWhen police attended as requested, the police vehicle drove over a homemade tire deflation device that was hidden in a deep puddle. The tire deflation device was made of metal, with jagged teeth cut into it and it was welded in an 91ƵX91Ƶ shape. The welding appeared somewhat professional,91Ƶ Kennedy said.
The police vehicle was damaged, putting it out of service for several days until repairs could be made, limiting the detachment91Ƶs ability to respond to calls.
91ƵOf note, no suspicious vehicles were located at the CP Rail property,91Ƶ he said.
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