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Police arrest assault and stolen vehicle suspect
UPDATE:
Cranbrook RCMP Detachment commander S/Sgt. Barry Graham reports: At approximately 3:30 p.m. Cranbrook RCMP members located the suspect in a rural area and arrested him without incident. We would like to extend our appreciation to the many people who called in tips on his location.
Original story…
Just after 8 a.m., March 20, Cranbrook RCMP responded to a report of a violent assault at the car dealership in the 900 block of Victoria Ave North.
A male suspect fled on foot prior to police arrival and was described as:
– Caucasian;
– approximately 5’8 to 5’10;
– average build;
– wearing back button up jacket, Carhart style with a hood and green pants.
The suspect proceeded to steal a nearby white Toyota Highlander with Oregon plates. At approximately 8:30 a.m. that vehicle was subsequently abandoned near the intersection of 3rd Street South and 6th Avenue South.
Cranbrook RCMP request residents in the area of the abandoned stolen vehicle to check on their respective properties. RCMP further request residents review personal security video for the period between 8:20 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. and contact police should the suspect be observed on a recording.
Anyone with information on this is urged to contact their local police, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or the Cranbrook RCMP 250-489-3471.
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