Police sent out an alert on Thursday morning to say the RCMP are “currently active” in the Whitecourt area near Flats Road and Trestle Road. Article content

“Please ensure all vehicles, homes, and outbuildings are locked,” the alert reads. Article content

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“If you observe any suspicious persons or activity, call 310-RCMP. If an incident is in progress or an emergency, call 911 immediately.”

Police asked the public not to attempt to interrupt a “crime in progress” or approach any suspicious person or vehicle.

Police also asked residents not to pick up hitchhikers.

The alert was sent out via RAVE, an online communication tool. Residents who see a crime in progress can call 911 and reference the RAVE alert.

If the crime is past, residents can

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