On Aug. 19, 2021, at approximately 1:00 p.m, Peace Regional RCMP officers were on patrol when they were approached by a man who reported that he had been robbed while outside of his vehicle. This robbery occurred along Highway 986, approximately 8 kilometers east of the community of Cadotte Lake, Alta.

It was reported that he was approached by a man in a minivan who exited his vehicle and pointed a firearm at him, demanding money.  A second sports utility vehicle (SUV) then arrived with several occupants, one of whom exited and pointed another firearm at him.  The victim fled into the bush and upon emerging some time later, found that his own vehicle had been stolen.  No firearms were discharged during the incident and the victim was not physically injured during the event.  

Peace Regional RCMP are now engaged in an investigation to locate and identify the suspects and occupant(s) of the suspect vehicles. The stolen vehicle, which has yet to be recovered, is described as a white 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, last bearing Alberta license plate EVP 559.  The first suspect vehicle is described as a navy blue 2000’s model Dodge Caravan with tinted rear windows. The second suspect vehicle is a red newer model Ford SUV with chrome trim.

The first suspect is described as:

·Male, early to mid 30’s

·Medium complexion

·5’9 (175 cm) in height

·Average build

·Shaved head with a braided Mohawk

·Edmonton Oilers tattoo on right forearm

·Last seen wearing a blue shirt and jeans

The second suspect is described as:

·Male

·Late 20’s

·Medium complexion

·Slim build

·Last seen wearing a dark ball cap, brown sweater and blue jeans

RCMP are requesting that anyone with information regarding the suspects or location of the involved vehicles contact the Peace Regional RCMP detachment at 780-624-6611. 

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.