On October 24, 2021, at approximately 4 p.m. the Hinton RCMP detachment received a report of a break and enter to a school bus compound, and subsequent theft of a school bus in Hinton, AB.

The bus was stolen at approximately 2:45 a.m. on October 24, 2021 based on video from the storage yard surveillance cameras.

The stolen bus is described as follows:

 

•             2006 International, yellow,

•             Alberta license plate EDV456

•            ‘Grande Yellowhead School Division’ decals on both sides,

•             Unit number ‘76’ decals on both front fenders,

•             Likely to have front end damage from crashing through the gates of the storage yard.

 

The public are advised that if the bus is seen, not to approach the bus but call the Hinton RCMP at 780-865-5544 or your local police.  If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.