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RCMP look to identify hit and run suspect

Feb 8, 2019 | 11:30 AM

Red Deer RCMP have released the sketch of a man believed responsible for driving a stolen car into another vehicle and causing a crash on Highway 2 last month. 

The collision occurred at 7:30 p.m. on January 8 in the northbound lanes of Highway 2 at the 32 Street interchange in Red Deer.

Mounties say the suspect rear-ended an SUV, causing it to roll.

A family of four was in the SUV and they were transported to hospital and treated for minor injuries.

Following the crash, the car caught fire and the suspect fled on foot.

Police Dog Services were called in, but the suspect was not located.  

The suspect is described as male with dark features, brown hair past his ears, dressed in all black and possibly wearing a toque.

The car is described as a white 2015 Ford Fusion with Saskatchewan licence plate 384JIK.

Anyone with information regarding the incident or can identify the suspect are asked to contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575.

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.”

(With files from Red Deer RCMP)