Trista Nadene Tinkler (left) and Robert Gordon Daignault are believed to be in possession, or have been in possession, of the vehicle belonging to a man found deceased earlier this week near Springbank Airport. (RCMP)

By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

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Police seeking two suspects after deceased man found near Springbank Airport

Jan 2, 2020 | 4:42 PM

Police continue the search for two people wanted after the body of a man was found Dec. 29 near Springbank Airport.

RCMP Major Crimes Unit says it has since been determined that the cause of death was homicide.

Police obtained arrest warrants for two adults believed to be in possession of the victim’s car, a bronze 2013 Kia Optima with Alberta plate E22149.

Trista Nadene Tinkler, 34, is described as 5’6″ tall and 154 pounds, with red hair and brown eyes.

Robert Gordon Daignault, 51, is described as 5’9″ tall and 185 pounds, with hazel eyes and a bald head.

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The bronze 2013 Kia Optima with Alberta plate E22149 believed stolen by Tinkler and Daignault. Its whereabouts are unknown.

Charges pending against Tinkler and Daignault include possession of property obtained by crime, theft of a credit card, and failure to comply with an appearance notice. Daignault is also charged with obstructing a peace officer.

RCMP advise that the pair may be armed and present a danger to the public. An earlier release stated they may be in the Calgary area, but it’s now believed they could be in or around Edmonton. The location of the vehicle remains unknown.

If you see them or know their whereabouts, or if you locate the vehicle, please contact the Cochrane RCMP at 403-851-8000, or call your local police agency.

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.