Cochrane RCMP had a busy morning as they responded to a number of property mischief related complaints in the West Valley and West Terrace areas.

Yesterday (July 30) around 3 am, Cochrane RCMP responded to a complaint of a vehicle on fire in an alleyway in the West Valley area with evidence suggesting it could have been much worse. RCMP share the scene suggests the suspect(s) attempted to start numerous other items on fire in and around the vehicle as well.

Later that day, they took a number of calls from residents complaining of vehicles being rummaged through as well as a school in the area having windows broken.

Constable Kary Moore says it appears the vandalism was targeted to that area."The focus of these mischiefs appears to have been the West Valley and West Terrace areas of town."

Cst. Moore reminds residents to keep their eyes and ears open for suspicious behaviour and report concerns to RCMP.

If you have information on these property related crimes, call the Cochrane detachment at 403-851-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.