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happened oct. 31

Red Deer RCMP arrest two men for stolen vehicle

Nov 14, 2024 | 2:04 PM

The Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Unit have charged two individuals involved in a stolen vehicle incident on Oct. 31.

With the assistance of Red Deer RCMP General Duty Officers, the Downtown Patrol Unit, and Police Dog Services, they apprehended two men at approximately 3:27 p.m. after officers identified the stolen vehicle at a business in downtown Red Deer.

The passenger attempted to flee the scene on foot but was arrested following a brief pursuit. The driver of the vehicle was also apprehended.

As a result, Red Deer’s Saleem El-Majzoub, 39, has been charged with driving with no insurance, no registration, and with an unauthorized plate. He’s also charged with possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and possession of property obtained over $5,000.

In addition, there are charges of failure to comply with a release order, three counts of possession of a controlled substance, dangerous driving, driving while prohibited, flight from police, resisting arrest, fraudulent concealment, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

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El-Majzoub was taken before Justice of the Peace and was remanded into custody. He last appeared in court on Nov. 4 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer.

Red Deer’s Anthony Deck, 31, was charged with resisting arrest and theft under $5,000.

He was also remanded into custody after appearing before Justice of the Peace. His last court date was on Nov. 4 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer.

If you have any information regarding illegal activity within the city of 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.