On July 9, 2021, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Peace Regional RCMP received a 911 call of an armed carjacking of a semi-tractor trailer unit parked in Grimshaw. It was reported that the suspect had control of the semi-tractor trailer unit and was heading northbound on Highway 35. The driver of the semi-tractor trailer unit was not physically injured during this incident.

Peace Regional RCMP responded and as a result of further investigation, located the semi-tractor trailer unit abandoned in a remote area north of Dixonville, Alta., and established containment. The Alberta RCMP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and RCMP Police Dog Service (PDS) attended and a search of the area was conducted; however, the suspect was not located. Alberta RCMP ERT and RCMP PDS are no longer conducting a search.

During the search, residents in the area were asked to shelter in place. The shelter in place is no longer in effect.

The suspect is considered armed and dangerous and is described as:

·         Male

·         Approximately 5’8” tall

·         Slim build

·         Approximately mid 20’s-30’s

·         Dark complexion

Peace Regional RCMP continue to investigate this incident along with the assistance of RCMP Forensic Identification Services.

Peace Regional RCMP are asking the public's assistance for any information in relation to this incident, or if anyone has dash cam footage between the hours of 5:15 a.m. and 7 a.m. on Highway 53 between Grimshaw and Manning, Alta on July 9, 2021. Peace Regional RCMP are asking anyone who sees anything suspicious in the area to please contact the Peace Regional RCMP at 780-624-6677 or your local police. 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.

Information provided by Alberta RCMP