Valleyview RCMP are pleased to report that the 25-year-old individual is in custody. We thank the public and media for their assistance.
Background:
March 30, 2023
Valleyview RCMP investigate carjacking
On March 28, 2023, at approximately 12:55 p.m., Valleyview RCMP received a report of an armed carjacking on the Arc Resources Road, west of Valleyview. The victim attempted to assist the occupants who appeared to be stuck in the snow. Two occupants then approached the victim with a firearm and stole his vehicle.
RCMP officers from Valleyview, Grande Prairie Rural Detachment as well as Police Dog Services, Air Services, and the Western Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit, attended and searched for the suspects. The vehicle was located a short time later abandoned on Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, Alta.
Valleyview RCMP, with assistance from Western Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit, continue their search for the two suspects.
RCMP are asking the public for assistance in locating the 25-year-old individual who is considered a suspect in this investigation. The 25-year-old individual is considered armed and dangerous. RCMP are releasing a photo of the 25-year-old individual to assist with the investigation. If located DO NOT APPROACH call 911 or your local police.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Valleyview RCMP at 780-524-3343. 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.