By rdnewsNOW staff

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Lacombe Police arrest 40-year-old on 8 warrants

Mar 30, 2026 | 4:47 PM

Lacombe Police Service (LPS) have charged a 40-year-old man on outstanding warrants.

LPS says it was about 6:30 p.m. on March 23 when officers were dispatched to Lacombe Centre mall, following a report of a suspicious person at the building’s rear.

It was reported to them that a male was loitering near a mechanical room access door.

“Upon arrival, officers located a male matching the description exiting a rear door of the mall with a bicycle and attached trailer containing personal belongings. When approached by police, the male initially provided officers with a false identity belonging to a deceased individual,” police say.

Further investigation confirmed the male was someone other than who he’d claimed to be at first, and in fact was wanted on eight outstanding warrants.

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The man was arrested without incident.

During the investigation, police say they located items allegedly stolen from within the mall and were concealed nearby. A search incidental to arrest also located edged weapons among his belongings. Officers further located identification belonging to the deceased individual the man had initially identified himself as.

As a result, he faces the following charges:

* Obstruct Peace Officer

* Personation with Intent to Avoid Arrest

* Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

* Possession of Identity Documents

* Fail to Comply with Release Order

The Lacombe Police Service would like to thank the member of the public who reported the suspicious activity.