Oyen RCMP are investigating after someone placed homemade tire deflation devices under a police vehicle parked at an off-duty officer’s residence.

According to RCMP, the incident occurred between 8 p.m., July 14, and 7:30 a.m., July 15, when a suspect entered the property of an off-duty RCMP officer in Oyen.

The suspect placed two homemade tire deflation devices under the tires of the police vehicle. The devices punctured two tires, rendering the vehicle inoperable.

Police say the lives of officers and the public could have been placed at risk as a result of this crime.

Oyen RCMP are actively investigating the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Oyen RCMP at 403-664-3505.

Those wishing to remain anonymous 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.