An extrel spectrometer analyzer missing from Royal Helium Production facility in Newell County. Courtesy: Brooks RCMP

By Jesse Gill

CRIME

Christmas Eve break in at Helium plant in Newell County

Jan 2, 2025 | 7:37 AM

A Christmas Eve break in took place at Royal Helium Production in Newell County.

Brooks RCMP received a report of a large theft on Dec. 24 where a large hole was cut into the building and several large and expensive pieces of equipment where removed.

The unique items have limited value outside of their intended use according to the release.

A binary gas analyzer missing from Royal Helium Production facility in Newell County. Courtesy: Brooks RCMP

Police are looking to recover an Extrel Mass Spectrometer Analyzer, Binary Gas Analyzer, Hydrogen and Moisture Analyzers, PSA Compressor Package, Instrument Air Skid, 4 or 5 Toshiba VFD.

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Police are looking to recover an PSA compressor package missing from Royal Helium Production in Newell County. Courtesy: Brooks RCMP

Anyone with information about this theft or those responsible are asked to call the Brooks RCMP at 403-362-5535.

Hydrogren and moisture analyzer missing from Royal Helium Production facility in Newell County. Courtesy: Brooks RCMP

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com.