My father in law awoke this morning to noise outside his place in bower. Went outside to find a truck attached to his fuzion toy hauler. The truck took off with his trailer in tow. He grabbed his keys and started chasing it. There was a second truck involved staying back from the trailer trying to block the road from my father in law. He chased both units from Red Deer, out highway 2, through gasoline alley, to the C&E trail. He contacted the RCMP while chasing the trailer, and was told" Stop chasing them, they could be armed".
He lost them after the truck blocking him nearly ran him off the road and they passed a few people without any concern for their lives.
He, like anyone else, thought he was doing a great thing and the RCMP would be assisting him at any moment. They told him, they would call him back... They called back at 10:00 am. He was able to pursue these fawks for over 10 kms, and received a follow up call 4 1/2 hours later.
Maybe I watch too many tv shows, but I always expected that the police would react to a theft in progress, especially when someone is putting their neck on the line to stop these guys. I know its only money and things can be replaced, but they had a great heads up and a 100% guaranteed direction of travel. I'm not expecting anyone to spot the trailer, but still hopeful. Just wanted to voice my disappointment with our finest and their capability's. Remember to call the police, and not take things into your own hands!!! Better yet, go back to sleep.
I know its not always like this when it comes to police response, but just once is sad enough. I appreciate everything these guys do, just had higher expectations in our system and tax dollars.
He later found out the tow vehicle was stolen last night as well. Less then a km from his place. Not a bad night for a couple crack heads. And to think the rest of us fools work all year for these things! Too bad there wasn't any consequences or deterrents for this. I know everyone will have an opinion on what they would have done, but it doesn't matter. Trailers gone. RCMP let him and myself down. Thought id share for those of you that sleep with your windows open! Don't expect an episode of Cops!!
Pics to follow. Thanks.
He lost them after the truck blocking him nearly ran him off the road and they passed a few people without any concern for their lives.
He, like anyone else, thought he was doing a great thing and the RCMP would be assisting him at any moment. They told him, they would call him back... They called back at 10:00 am. He was able to pursue these fawks for over 10 kms, and received a follow up call 4 1/2 hours later.
Maybe I watch too many tv shows, but I always expected that the police would react to a theft in progress, especially when someone is putting their neck on the line to stop these guys. I know its only money and things can be replaced, but they had a great heads up and a 100% guaranteed direction of travel. I'm not expecting anyone to spot the trailer, but still hopeful. Just wanted to voice my disappointment with our finest and their capability's. Remember to call the police, and not take things into your own hands!!! Better yet, go back to sleep.
I know its not always like this when it comes to police response, but just once is sad enough. I appreciate everything these guys do, just had higher expectations in our system and tax dollars.
He later found out the tow vehicle was stolen last night as well. Less then a km from his place. Not a bad night for a couple crack heads. And to think the rest of us fools work all year for these things! Too bad there wasn't any consequences or deterrents for this. I know everyone will have an opinion on what they would have done, but it doesn't matter. Trailers gone. RCMP let him and myself down. Thought id share for those of you that sleep with your windows open! Don't expect an episode of Cops!!
Pics to follow. Thanks.
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