Warrant issued for Cold Laker after year long investigation

A warrant has been issued following a stolen vehicle investigation almost a calendar year ago.

On Feb. 24, 2024, Vermilion RCMP responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle near Range Road 55 and Township Road 512.

Police determined the vehicle had been reported stolen from the Cold Lake area the day before.

The vehicle was seized and examined by a forensic identification specialist, which ultimately provided evidence to link a suspect. 

Dakota Lightbody, at 32-year-old male resident of Cold Lake, has been charged with possession of stolen property obtained by crime over $5000.

A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Dakota Lightbody, please contact Vermilion RCMP at 780-853-5781. 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.