Red Deer RCMP recovered a stolen vehicle and caught two suspects after the vehicle was spotted in the downtown on Oct. 31.
One suspect faces 15 criminal charges as a result of his arrest.
RCMP said officers identified the stolen vehicle at about 3:27 p.m. at a downtown business. The passenger tried to flee when police arrived, but was taken into custody after a brief foot chase. The driver was also apprehended.
Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Unit led the investigation, with the assistance of Red Deer RCMP General Duty officers, the Downtown Patrol Unit and Police Dog Services.
A 39-year-old man was charged with driving without insurance, driving without registration, driving with an unauthorized plate, possessing property obtained by crime over $5,000, possessing property obtained by crime under $5,000, failing to comply with a release order, three counts of possession of a controlled substance, dangerous driving, driving while prohibited, flight from police, resisting arrest, fraudulent concealment, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
He was remanded into custody and was scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 4 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer.
A 31-year-old man was charged with resisting arrest, and theft under $5,000. He was remanded into custody and was scheduled to appear in court Nov. 4 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer.
Anyone with information regarding illegal activity in Red Deer is asked to contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2200. To remain anonymous, 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.
