The Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit is investigating a string of business break-ins across southern Alberta.
The break-ins between April 6-9 targeted rural Alberta convenience, cannabis, vape, sporting goods, liquor and grocery stores, as well as gas stations.
Business owners are asked to take extra precautions, such as ensuring cash is stored off site, premises are secured and security systems are operational.
Most cases involve suspects targeting cash, cigarettes, and lottery scratch tickets.
The most recent incident occurred in Bassano on April 9 at about 2:45 a.m. at Bassano Family Foods.
The front door glass was smashed and three suspects entered the premise.
They were last seen driving a white Ford F350 or similar Chevrolet 3500 flat deck truck with a wooden box.
The first suspect is described as having an average build and wearing a black hooded sweater, black pants and white belt.
The second suspect has a thin build and was wearing a light-coloured hoodie with black shoulders
The third suspect has a thin build and was wearing a dark blue jacket and black track pants.
All three suspects had their faces covered.
Various vehicles have been used throughout the course of the break-ins.
The RCMP encourages the public to report any suspicious vehicles or activity to police.
If you have any information please contact the RCMP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
