On Aug. 15, 2025, at approximately 07:28 a.m., Bonnyville RCMP members attended the Home Hardware in town for a fire in progress. A trailer full of merchandise was on fire on the loading dock of the business. Later that same day, Bonnyville RCMP was advised by Home Hardware staff that security footage revealed that someone started the fire.

RCMP reviewed the footage, learning that the fire was started at 7:12 a.m. and that, furthermore, two other individuals had gone into the trailer earlier that morning to steal some items.

Bonnyville RCMP is seeking assistance from the public. If you can identify the individuals in the photos or have any information regarding this offence, you are asked to please contact Bonnyville RCMP at 780-343-7200. 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. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play. To contact RCMP non-emergency line within any Alberta RCMP jurisdiction call 310-RCMP(7267).