The Airdrie CRIME STOPPERS Association is seeking your assistance in solving the following crime:

Between November 18 and 21, suspects broke into the ATCO Pipelines site near Balzac, by cutting the locks off of two chain link fences. They smashed the window of a Ford F-250 truck, stole numerous tools and then discharged a 30-litre fire extinguisher into the cab of the truck. Damage to the vehicle is around $2,000. The stolen property could be worth over $5000.

Stolen items include a Scott Air Pack, tow straps, power cords, winter boots, deep sockets, two wrench sets, screwdrivers, a pick set, prybars, hammer, propane torch, level, pipe wrenches, a hacksaw, pliers, vise grips, tubing cutters, benders, and files. The stolen items will have a noticeable smell of natural gas.

Crime Stoppers will pay cash for information leading to the identity of the persons responsible for this crime. They don't ask for your name and do not subscribe to call display. If you have any information on this or any unsolved crime, please phone your local RCMP Detachment or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). See them online at www.crimestoppers.ab.ca .