Vehicle thief alludes PDS, RCMP ask public’s help for info

Police are asking the public’s help in tracking down the culprits in a Cold Lake vehicle theft from late October.

Cold Lake RCMP said a vehicle was stolen from the Wildwood trailer park on October 19th. This vehicle was spotted late at night on Oct. 27 when police tried to do a traffic stop to apprehend the suspect. 

The vehicle was found abandoned on 53rd Avenue and 55th Street and a male was fleeing the area. Police say they called in Police Dog Services to assist, but the man could not be found. 

The Cold Lake RCMP are seeking assistance from the public to identify those responsible or if you have any information on this incident, you are asked to contact the Cold Lake RCMP at 780-594-3301. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at  1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by Internet at www.tipsubmit.com or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers  www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).