RCMP says one of the suspects from yesterday’s armed robbery is in custody. Investigation continues regarding the other, but he is no longer considered an imminent threat to the public. An earlier version of the story continues below.
A dangerous person alert was issued Tuesday morning for an area west of Edmonton after two men armed with guns were on foot after a robbery.
Mounties say on Tuesday at approximately 9 am, members of the Mayerthorpe RCMP responded to information that a stolen vehicle from Edmonton may be in the surrounding area.
RCMP members responded and were able to locate the vehicle; however, it fled from police and was soon found abandoned. The occupants were suspected to have fled on foot and based on information obtained during the investigation, the occupants were also believed to have been armed.
RCMP members from surrounding detachments, including members of the RCMP emergency response team, were deployed to the scene and facilitated an exhaustive search.
Mayerthorpe RCMP no longer believe the suspects to be in the immediate area and does not believe there is any imminent risk to the community.
“We understand how situations such as this can make a community feel uneasy, but rest assured, your Alberta RCMP are there for you and working to keep our communities safe,” police said in a news release.
“We ask that the public remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or tips to the Mayerthorpe RCMP or Crime Stoppers.”
The Alberta Emergency Alert issued earlier in the day stated that the one suspect is a white male, 5’11, 205 pounds with dark hair and brown eyes, approximately 30 years old, in a cowboy hat and black sweater.
The second suspect is a white male, 6’0, 220 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes, in a black flat-brim hat with red letters.