Ponoka RCMP investigating attempted dog napping

RCMP in Ponoka are hoping you can help them identify a pair of suspects accused of trying to steal a family dog last month.

On July 30, 2022, at 8:05 p.m., Ponoka RCMP were dispatched to a report of a robbery at a residence in Ponoka. The homeowner reported that an unknown male and female came to his house brandishing a machete and a baseball bat and attempted to steal his family dog. They were unsuccessful in their attempt and fled the scene in a silver hatchback car.

The male suspect is described as approximately 6’0” tall and was wearing a black leather jacket, black bandana, grey under shirt, dark blue jeans and sneakers with yellow bottoms. He was also wearing black gloves, a grey baseball style hat and tinted glasses while wielding a machete.

The female suspect is described as approximately 5’0” tall, with blonde hair and wearing an oversized blue hoodie, blue jeans, runners and a red bandana.