Thieves steal $200,000 in copper wire, leave $1 million in damage to oilfield site
CBC News | Posted: July 27, 2017 10:41 PM | Last Updated: July 27, 2017
'Thefts in the oilfield are a serious problem which creates a financial burden to companies'
Thieves made off with $200,000 in copper wire and caused more than $1 million in damage to an oilfield site northwest of Drayton Valley, say RCMP.
Two thieves were caught on a security camera breaking into the site which belongs to Obsidian Energy at 3:30 a.m. on July 17.
The suspects used a two-tone dark colour, older model Dodge Dakota or Chevrolet pick-up truck.
"Thefts in the oilfield are a serious problem which creates a financial burden to companies who are already struggling in these financial times," said Sgt. Erin Matthews.
Obsidian has shut the site down.