A dangerous person alert that was issued for a portion of central Alberta on Tuesday morning has been dropped.
Due to the sensitive and/or legal subject matter of some of the content on globalnews.ca, we reserve the ability to disable comments from time to time.At 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, the Alberta RCMP issued a dangerous person alert for the Mayerthorpe and Lac Ste. Anne County areas. Police said they were looking for two men following an armed robbery.
Mayerthorpe RCMP said officers received information at about 9 a.m. that a stolen vehicle from Edmonton may be in the surrounding area. Police located the vehicle, but it fled from officers. They later found the vehicle abandoned. Police believed the suspects fled on foot and that they were armed. In an update around 2 p.m. Tuesday, police said they believed the suspects were no longer in the area and there was no longer an imminent risk to the public.For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
“One of the suspects from yesterday’s armed robbery is in custody,” an update on the Alberta Emergency Alert’s X account read. “Investigation continued regarding the other, but he is no longer considered an imminent threat to the public. It is safe to resume normal activities.”Some area businesses announced they were temporarily closing their doors to customers because of the alert.
Alberta Dangerous Person Alert Dangerous Person Alert Crime
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
RCMP issue ‘dangerous person alert’ over 2 armed men in central Alberta'Do not open the door to strangers or pick up hitchhikers,' the RCMP said.
Read more »
Hundreds flock to Alberta legislature grounds to celebrate Alberta DayHundreds of people flocked to the legislature grounds Sunday for celebrations.
Read more »
Alberta government announces new governance agreement with Legal Aid AlbertaThe new governance agreement will come into effect on Friday.
Read more »
Lethbridge police, Alberta Sheriffs crack down on dangerous drivingLethbridge police issued 94 traffic violation tickets during a weekend blitz.
Read more »
Check your tickets: Five Alberta winners in Tuesday's Lotto Max drawFive Lotto Max tickets purchased in Alberta won big on Tuesday night’s draw – with prize money totalling more than $3 million.
Read more »
Severe thunderstorms possible in southern Alberta TuesdayUsually severe thunderstorms are confined to the summer months in southern Alberta mainly due to our latitude.
Read more »