Crashed stolen loader sparks fire, damages downtown Fort McMurray building

Crashed stolen loader sparks fire, damages downtown Fort McMurray building

Police are looking for a suspect accused of stealing a heavy loader and crashing the vehicle into downtown businesses on Saturday morning.

RCMP search for suspect after front end loader rams Fort McMurray building

FORT McMURRAY — Wood Buffalo RCMP are searching for a suspect after a stolen front end loader was driven into a downtown commercial building and burst into flames early Saturday morning, causing extensive structural damage. Police say the call came in at 3:26 a.m. on Nov. 15 after a Komatsu loader was seen travelling on Prairie Loop Boulevard before striking the Townhall building at 8104 Fraser Avenue. The impact carved into the corner of the st…