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Wetaskiwin RCMP charge three robbery suspects

Nov 14, 2018 | 5:34 AM

WETASKIWIN- On November 7, a Central Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit member observed a car jacking at knife point. 

A 76-year-old woman was dragged out of her truck by three males who fled in the truck before the officer could intervene.

The truck was heading towards Maskwacis and involved in a short pursuit with RCMP and once the vehicle was stopped the three suspects fled on foot.

With the assistance from the Maskwacis RCMP, Wetaskiwin General Investigation Section and Wetaskiwin RCMP all three were arrested without incident. 

The victim was treated for minor injuries. 

Jeral Rabbit, 19, from Maskwacis has been charged with the following offences:

         Robbery with other offensive weapon
         Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
         Theft of truck
         Fail to comply with conditions X3
         Resist/Obstruct peace officer

Chaz Cattleman, 18, from Calgary, has been charged with the following offences:

         Robbery with other offensive weapon
         Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
         Theft of truck
         Resist/Obstruct peace officer
         Assault with weapon

A 17-year-old youth from Wetaskiwin has been charged with the following offences:

         Operate motor vehicle while being pursued by police
         Resist/Obstruct peace officer
         Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
         Theft of truck
         Robbery with other offensive weapon
         Fail to comply with probation order x3
         Fail to comply with conditions

(Gary McKinnon)