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News Release from Red Deer RCMP

Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigates sudden death in Red Deer – Update 3

Red Deer, Alberta – Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit are looking for assistance in identifying an individual in relation to this investigation.

Photos 1 and 2 are from the lower Fairview area of Red Deer on Feb. 1, 2022, at approximately 6 p.m.

Photos 3, 4 and 5 are from the area of Nyberg Avenue in Red Deer from Feb. 1, 2022, at approximately 6:15 p.m.

Anyone who recognizes or has information about this person is asked to call the Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575 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.

Background

Red Deer, Alberta – The 2018 Kia Rio has been located. The RCMP would like to thank the public and media for their assistance.

The investigation continues and an update will be provided when there are more details that can be released.

Red Deer RCMP are continuing to ask for anyone who witnessed this event, or has dash cam video in the area of Kerry Wood Drive, to 59 Street, to Riverview Avenue, from Feb. 1, 2022, between the hours of 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. to contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575.

Red Deer RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance for any information in relation to this incident or identifying those responsible. Please contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575 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.

BACKGROUND

Red Deer, Alberta – The Alberta RCMP Major Crime Unit continues to investigate this incident.

An autopsy on the victim has been completed on Feb. 2, 2022, and the manner of death has been determined to be homicide.

The victim has been identified as Reichel Alpeche (30) of Red Deer.

The investigation has determined that Reichel interrupted the theft of her vehicle and as a result of her attempt to stop the theft, died as a result of injuries received when the suspect fled in her vehicle.

RCMP are seeking assistance from the public in locating Reichel’s vehicle which was used in the offence. The vehicle is a 2018 Kia Rio with Alberta licence plate BZZ-3962. The vehicle will have damage to the front.

If the vehicle is located, call 911 immediately. Do not approach any person found with the vehicle.

Red Deer RCMP are asking for anyone who witnessed this event, or has dash cam video in the area of Kerry Wood Drive, to 59 Street, to Riverview Avenue, from Feb. 1, 2022, between the hours of 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. to contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575.

Background:

Feb 01, 2022

RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigates sudden death

The RCMP Major Crimes Unit (MCU) has been deployed to take carriage of a death investigation in Red Deer City.

On Feb. 1, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. Red Deer RCMP were dispatched to the residential block of 59th Street between Gaetz Ave and 54th Avenue, for a person in distress.

Red Deer RCMP and MCU are asking that area residence avoid the area east of Kerry Wood Dr to 49th Avenue and south of 60th Street (Riverside Drive) to the Red Deer River.

No further information will be provided until an autopsy has been completed.

Red Deer RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in this matter. RCMP are asking for any video captured on vehicle dash cams in this area between 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Feb 01, 2022.

Please contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2300 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.

Red Deer RCMP

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