Fort Saskatchewan RCMP are Requesting the Public’s Assistance in Locating a Ford Escape Stolen during a Carjacking

Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta – The Fort Saskatchewan RCMP are requesting assistance from the public in locating a White 2015 Ford Escape, Alberta Licence Plate “EMV 843” stolen during an early morning carjacking.

On March 27^th, 208 at 4:28 AM, The Fort Saskatchewan RCMP responded to a reported carjacking near the Tim Hortons located on 88^th Avenue. The female victim had originally offered two male suspects a ride to a gas station as their vehicle had allegedly broke down near Walmart.

The victim who had pulled over near the 88^th Avenue business managed to escape with only minor injuries after being threatened with a knife.

The two male suspects are believed to have fled to Edmonton in the victim’s Ford Escape. Video Surveillance obtained provided police with a description of one of the suspects:

-Male, wearing a grey coat, scarf and blue jeans

Member’s of the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Detachment with the assistance of the Edmonton Police Service are actively investigating the incident.

We are reminding the public to contact police immediately should there be any sightings of the Ford Escape and not to approach the vehicle or suspects as they are believed to be armed and dangerous.

Should you have any information in relation to this incident, please contact the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP at 780-997-7900. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by telephone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by internet at www.tipsubmit.com. You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers, and if you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), you may be eligible for a cash reward.

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People are framed by wildflowers while walking a dog on a pathway at Garry Point Park, in Richmond, B.C., on Thursday, May 18, 2023. The B.C. government says its drug decriminalization policy has been amended to stop people from using illegal substances near playgrounds and parks.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

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The British Columbia government says its drug decriminalization policy has been amended to stop people from using illegal substances near playgrounds and parks.

The Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions says in a statement that the federal government approved the changes to its drug decriminalization policy.

The federal government gave the province an exemption from the law in May last year to allow for the removal of criminal penalties for people caught with a small amount of illicit drugs for personal use.

The new changes mean illegal drug possession within 15 metres of playgrounds, waterparks and skate parks will be prohibited as of Sept. 18, although possession was already prohibited on school grounds and in child-care facilities.

The provincial government says the amendments mean police can again enforce federal drug laws if people are found with illegal drugs near “child-focused spaces.”

Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto says in the statement that while decriminalization is one part of the response to the toxic drug crisis, it’s important to take steps that specifically protect children.

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“This is a positive step forward in helping to find balance for our communities, including families, seniors, children, and our most vulnerable residents,” he said in a statement issued Thursday.

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