Guns stolen in 2 southern Alberta break-ins

Police are searching for two people after anumber of semi-automatic rifles and other weapons were stolen during two separate break-ins in southern Alberta.

The first incident happened in Hanna on Jan. 18, sometime between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Stolen from the building were seven semi-automatic rifles, a shotgun, a gun cabinet, assorted ammunition and liquor, say RCMP in a press release.

Security camera images showed two people believed to be a man and a woman driving an older model Dodge Ram truck with a box cover. The pair wore dark clothing and "very distinct black and red gloves."

The next afternoon, more weapons were stolen from a home near Youngstown, about 55 kilometres from Hanna.

Among the items stolen were four guns, bullets, and a suitcase full of handmade Damascus knives.

The vehicle seen leaving the area was described as a newer model, black Dodge Ram truck, with a slip tank in the back.

RCMP have not said whether the two incidents were connected.

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