Laser devices stolen in late‑night break‑ins in Airdrie, Cochrane; suspects sought
Posted Apr 10, 2026 3:51 pm.
Last Updated Apr 10, 2026 3:52 pm.
Mounties are looking for suspects after two Calgary-area businesses were hit by nearly identical late‑night break‑ins a week apart.
Airdrie RCMP say officers were called around 1:30 a.m. on March 29 after a business near 1 Street SW and Centre Avenue was broken into.
Video footage shows two suspects removing a large laser device before leaving the scene.
A week later, at about 1:15 a.m. on Apr. 6, Cochrane RCMP responded to an alarm at a business near 1 Street E and Pope Avenue. Surveillance video again captured two suspects stealing a large laser device.
Investigators believe the same pair is responsible for both thefts. Police have released surveillance photos of the suspects from each location.
Suspect 1
- Airdrie: Black top, jeans, dark footwear, mask, gloves
- Cochrane: White top, blue jeans, boots, dark mask, gloves
Suspect 2
- Airdrie: Black top, jeans, dark footwear, mask, gloves
- Cochrane: White top, blue jeans, boots, dark mask, gloves
Suspect vehicle
- Make: Toyota Highlander
- Colour: Black
- Estimated model years: 2017–2019
Airdrie RCMP are asking anyone with footage or tips from March 29 between 1 and 2 a.m. near 1 Street SW and Centre Avenue to contact them at 403‑945‑7200.
Cochrane RCMP are asking anyone with footage or tips from April 6 between 12:30 and 1:30 a.m. along 1 Street E between Pope Avenue and Ross Avenue to contact them at 403‑851‑8000.
