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$40,000 worth of construction equipment stolen south of town

Wood Buffalo RCMP are looking for more information after two separate thefts of construction equipment were reported.

The first happened between June 22 and 24, when a yellow Model 287 Caterpillar skid steer was stolen from a secured lot on 63 at km marker 204.

The second was on June 25, when a black and yellow Model 277B Caterpillar skid steer was taken from the industrial park on Highway 881.

The second one had an 8-foot snow bucket attached, and the value of both is about $40,000.

Police say they’re still figuring out if the cases are related, and are looking for information from the public.