St. Paul Man Wanted For Robbery/Kidnapping

Two Hills RCMP Seeking Wanted Male Involved in Robbery/Kidnapping

On January 13^th, 2016, Two Hills RCMP responded to a call for assistance on Highway 855 near Andrew, Alberta. Preliminary investigation indicated that a victim had been robbed and subsequently kidnapped in the City of Edmonton before the vehicle they were transported in, left the roadway.

Two Hills RCMP with the assistance of Vegreville RCMP and Edmonton RCMP GIS investigated and arrested three of the suspects involved, a fourth is still at large.  Lyle Cory CRANE, 38 years of age, is wanted on warrant and is considered to be armed and dangerous with a firearm.

CRANE was last reported to be driving a stolen two door, 1995 Toyota Tercel, blue/purple in colour which was peeling. The vehicle was stolen near the scene of the initial call for assistance. The vehicle is also equipped with a welded metal bracket for attaching a tow bar on the front bumper.

Two Hills RCMP are seeking the public’s help with any information relating to the whereabouts or location of Lyle CRANE.  The public are asked to call 9-1-1 or their local police service.  DO NOT APPROACH CRANE as he is considered armed and dangerous.

Lyle Cory Crane (38 yrs old) is from St Paul,  AB. He is five foot eight inches or 179 cm and weights 165 pounds or 75 Kg, has black hair and brown eyes

If you have any information please contact the Two Hills RCMP Detachment at 780-657-2820, Your local Police Detachment or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com.

*Press Release from the Two Hills RCMP Detachment