By rdnewsNOW staff

Red Deer man charged after police locate stolen vehicle

Apr 19, 2024 | 4:26 PM

Red Deer RCMP have arrested and charged a local man in connection to a stolen vehicle that was located late last month.

On March 31, RCMP were conducting patrols when they observed a vehicle that had been reported stolen earlier that morning.

Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop but the driver fled.

The vehicle was located later that night, abandoned near a residence in Red Deer.

Police Dog Services assisted in trying to locate the suspect. Members were able to identify the suspect and arrested him without incident.

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The 41-year-old resident of Red Deer, has been charged with the following:

• Flight from Police
• Dangerous operation of motor vehicle
• Operation while prohibited
• Operation while impaired
• Operation while over 80mg%
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
• Fail to comply with release order x2

Following a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, the man was remanded into custody. He was scheduled to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer on April 19.

If you have information regarding crime within Red Deer, contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2200. 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. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.

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