Policing in Alberta to September 9, 2013

RCMP reports

• Single vehicle motor vehicle collision results in fatality near Onoway
• Two Vehicle Collision on Highway 33 near Barrhead
• RCMP Canmore Weekly Media Release September 3 to 10, 2013
• Police looking to identify suspects in Grande Prairie Bank B&E attempt
• RCMP Canmore Investigates Thefts at Vehicle Dealerships

Single vehicle motor vehicle collision results in fatality near Onoway

Just before midnight on September 8, Spruce Grove/Stony Plain RCMP were notified of an injured female found wandering in a rural area West of Onoway. Emergency Medical Services attended, as did police.

The female was transported to hospital, and police began searching the area to determine what may have transpired. Approximately 2 kilometers away, they located a truck that had rolled into the ditch several times. A deceased male was found lying in the ditch, having been ejected from the vehicle.

The 23 year old male was identified as the driver of the vehicle. The female passenger remains in hospital, in stable condition.

It appears neither occupant was wearing their seatbelts. Speed and alcohol have not been ruled out as factors in this incident.


The male, originally from Ontario, was residing in Edmonton. His name will not be released.

Police looking to identify suspects in Grande Prairie Bank B&E attempt

The Grande Prairie RCMP are asking for the public's assistance to identify two suspects that are suspected in an attempted break and enter to a financial institution's ATM area that occurred during the early morning hours of September 8, 2013.

At approximately 1:30 a.m. on September 8, 2013 it is believed that two males attempted to break into the ATM area of a financial institution located in the area of 97th Street and 84 Avenue.  The suspects obscured their presence in the lobby area by taping a business banner over the front window.  The suspects then caused considerable damage trying to break into a room where they would have gained access to the ATM's.  Eventually, the suspects appeared to have been scared off when they triggered an audible alarm.  The suspects did not make off with any cash.

The police are asking for the public's assistance to identify the two suspects.  The first suspect is a stocky white male.  He was wearing a beige hooded zip up jacket, gloves and a black baseball cap (photograph attached).  The second suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet tall with a slender build.  The suspect was wearing a black Champion hooded sweat shirt, a black bandana covering his face and olive coloured cargo shorts (photo of suspect 2 attached).

If you have any information about this, or any other crime(s), please call the Grande Prairie Detachment at 780-830-5700.  If you want 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 on how to.)

Two Vehicle Collision on Highway 33 near Barrhead results in serious injuries

The Barrhead RCMP are investigating a two vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 11:20 am on September 9, 2013. Emergency crews from Barrhead and Rich Valley responded to Highway 33 and Township Road 574 where a red GMC SUV had been struck broadside as it crossed Highway 33 eastbound. The second vehicle involved was a Mercedes SUV which had been traveling southbound on Highway 33.

The occupant of the GMC was transported via STARS air ambulance to University Hospital in Edmonton with serious injuries. The family of five in the second vehicle was transported to Barrhead hospital where they were treated for minor injuries and released.

A collision analyst attended the scene and the investigation is continuing.

RCMP Canmore Weekly Media Release September 3 to 10, 2013

 On September 3, Canmore RCMP responded to 2 reports from local businesses of counterfeit currency being passed. Investigation led to two counterfeit $50 and one $20 being identified. Police are still investigating to identify suspects.

On September 6th in the early morning hours, Canmore RCMP responded  to a break and enter to the Canmore Outdoor Equipment business. Suspect(s) entered the premises by breaking the front entrance. Cash was reported taken. The investigation is on-going.

During this period the Canmore RCMP also responded to 12 calls for disturbances, arrested and charged 1 impaired driver, and 2 others for failing to provide a breath sample.

The Canmore RCMP requests the public’s help in providing information on these occurrences or any criminal activity. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.  If the information leads to an arrest or recovery of stolen property, tipsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

RCMP Canmore Investigates Thefts at Vehicle Dealerships

On August 29th, 2013 during the early morning hours, suspects attended a local vehicle dealership, damaged vehicles to gain access to vehicle jacks, and removed rims and tires from the vehicles. On September 5th, 2013 Canmore RCMP received a call that suspects attended another local dealership during the early morning hours and stole rims and tires from vehicles on the lot in a similar manner to the previous report. Canmore RCMP is investigating, but no suspects have been identified to date.

The Canmore RCMP requests the public’s help in providing information on these occurrences or any criminal activity. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.  If the information leads to an arrest or recovery of stolen property, tipsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.