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By Sheldon Spackman

RCMP arrest Innisfail shoplifters from Red Deer

Jun 23, 2018 | 4:17 PM

Innisfail RCMP are touting the importance of civilian cooperation in their crime reduction efforts by reporting any and all suspicious activity.

This after Innisfail Mounties arrested a man and woman from Red Deer on June22 for allegedly trying to steal merchandise from an Innisfail store.

Police say the female suspect was detained at the store after giving a false name and during a search, stolen cheques and a substance believed to be methamphetamine was seized.

The male suspect was located a short distance away and also arrested.

A 34-year-old woman faces charges of mischief under $5,000, obstructing a Peace Officer, personation with intent, possession of stolen property under $5,000, possession of a controlled substance and failing to comply with probation.

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RCMP say the woman was also wanted on seven outstanding warrants out of Red Deer and Ponoka at the time of her arrest.

A 32-year-old man faces counts of failing to comply with probation and possession of stolen property under $5,000.

Both remain in custody awaiting a judicial interim release hearing.

by Sheldon Spackman

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