Crime

Update – Amber Alert cancelled – Noah and mother found safe in Calgary

Published

11 months ago

March 16th, 8 AM

Update from EPS:

An off duty Calgary Police Service member spotted Hjalte and Noah while driving. Hjalte was arrested by RCMP in Okotoks and remains in custody. Hjalte is facing a charge of abduction under the Criminal Code, Section 283(1). Noah will be returned to his father.

March 16th, 5:30 AM

The Amber Alert for Noah Ducharme has been cancelled.
Noah and his mother were located in Calgary at approximately 5:30 a.m. Noah is unharmed.

Background

Friday 11:45 PM

The Edmonton Police Service is issuing an Amber Alert for a child who was abducted today (March 15, 2019) at 2:50 p.m. from the Waverley Elementary School in the area of 68 Street and 89 Avenue.

Noah Ducharme, age 8, is 4 feet tall, approximately 70 lbs, with short brown hair, wearing a dark green hoodie, light coloured jeans, and yellow and black Nike prescription glasses.

Noah was abducted by his mother Brianne Hjalte, 31, who is described as 5’7” tall, approximately 180 lbs, with dark shoulder length hair, wearing a dark jacket and dark pants.

Hjalte and Noah left the area on foot heading westbound on 89 Avenue. They are believed to be travelling in a 2008 Silver, Jeep Patriot with Alberta plate Z W K 8 4 4.

It is believed that Noah is in imminent danger. The public is advised to not approach the suspect.

Anyone who sees this vehicle, Hjalte or Noah, is asked to call EPS immediately by calling the complaint line 780-423-4567, or #377 from your mobile phone.

Crime

Police lay charges in cannabis store robbery series, continue to seek third suspect

Published

4 days ago

January 22, 2020

Todayville Edmonton

Police lay charges in cannabis store robbery series, continue to seek third suspect

January 22, 2010

The Edmonton Police Service has charged two men in a recent robbery series involving cannabis retailers.

On Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, the EPS issued a media release asking the public for assistance in identifying three male suspects that investigators believed were involved in the robberies of multiple cannabis retailers.

After receiving numerous tips from the public, the primary male suspect, John Wayne Anderson, 39, and one of his male accomplices, Jason Denis Catt, 30, were arrested and are now facing a total of 60 combined charges including robbery with a firearm and numerous other firearms related offences.

Officers continue to search for the third suspect and encourage anyone with information to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.

Third suspect

The EPS would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance with this investigation.

Background

On Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at approximately 11:40 p.m., Southeast Division officers responded to the report of a robbery at a cannabis retailer in the area of 69 Street and 76 Avenue. It was reported to police that an unknown male entered the business and threatened a staff member with a weapon before fleeing the business with cash, cannabis and related products.

Since then, three similar robberies involving the same primary suspect took place at other cannabis retailers across the city, including a retailer in the area of 101 Avenue and 175 Street on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019; a retailer in the area of Mark Messier Trail and Mistatim Way on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019; and, most recently, a retailer in the area of 97 Street and 39 Avenue on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020.

In each of these cases, the primary suspect male was reportedly accompanied by a different male accomplice and after threatening staff with a weapon and in some cases assaulting them, cash, cannabis and related products were taken. The suspects then fled the scene.

Crime

$50,000 reward offered for information leading to arrest of this murder suspect

Published

5 days ago

January 21, 2020

Duane Rolheiser

From the Edmonton Police Service

Homicide suspect Amin Yussuf still sought on Canada-wide warrants

EPS partners with “Bolo Program”

The EPS’ Homicide Section is still looking for Amin Yussuf, 29, who remains wanted on Canada-wide warrants in connection to the shooting death of 26-year-old Abubeker Gemechu Abduraman, on March 24, 2019.

On March 24, 2019, the Edmonton Police Service responded to a weapons complaint at Xhale Lounge (8120 101 Street). Upon arrival, investigators located Abduraman deceased inside the lounge. Two other individuals were also shot and sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the shooting.

Yussuf is wanted for first degree murder, attempted murder using a firearm(x2) and unauthorized possession of a firearm. He is also known by the following aliases: Abdirizak Yussuf, Craig Yussuf, Mohemed Yussuf, Mohemed Mohamed and Mohammed Farrah.

Yussuf has connections to Yellowknife and Hay River in the Northwest Territories, as well as Edmonton, Alberta; Prince Albert, Saskatchewan and Toronto, Ontario. He is described as a black male, with brown eyes and black hair. He is six feet tall and weighs approximately 180 pounds.

The EPS has partnered with the Bolo Program to complement police efforts in locating Yussuf. The Bolo Program amplifies police requests for public assistance on most wanted cases, focusing on the most serious criminal offences. In cooperation with the Crime Stoppers Association of Edmonton and Northern Alberta, the Bolo Program offers a reward up to CAD $50,000 for any information leading to the arrest of this suspect. This reward is only available until July 21, 2020.

Yussuf is considered armed and dangerous, and therefore should not be approached. Investigators are urging anyone with information regarding Yussuf’s whereabouts to contact the EPS directly at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.