â–º Listen Live

Cold Lake RCMP nab shoplifter

Cold Lake mounties are saying they caught a shoplifter in the act. Police say a man entered the Canadian Tire in Cold Lake on April 13th at around 7:30 pm and try to steal some tools and hardware. Police were called and were able to catch the man before he left.

“He had attempted to steal some tools and other miscellaneous items.” says Staff Sergeant Jeremie Landry of the Cold Lake RCMP. “We have charges pending against a 29 year old male from Island Lake.”

Police are saying when the man was questioned and searched they found he had been carrying a weapon.

“He was arrested at the scene and provided a false name to police and was also in possession of bear spray.”

RCMP are saying the man is facing charges including theft under $5000 and possession of a prohibited weapon among others. He’ll be in Cold Lake Provincial Court on April 25th.

Mike Marshall
Mike Marshall
News / Afternoon Host
- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Cold Lake council offering 1,000 free kids tickets for RCMP Musical Ride

The RCMP Musical Ride is coming to Cold Lake on July 24 and the city is making it easier for families to attend by giving up to 1,000 free children's tickets. 

Cold Lake adjusts sponsorship for RCMP charity golf tournament

During the June 24th council meeting, Cold Lake city council approved a request to move $3,500 sponsorship grant for the upcoming RCMP Charity Golf Tournament after the original sponsorship level became unavailable. 

Safety upgrades pushed for St. Brides intersection following deadly crash

St. Paul councillor is calling for safety improvements at the St. Brides intersection following a deadly crash in April that claimed three lives. 

Two arrested after firearm and drug seized in Elk Point

Two people are facing firearm and drug-related charges after Elk Point RCMP stopped a vehicle on the mourning of June 19.

Heat warning issued for the Lakeland region

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Lakeland, with daytime highs expected to reach 29°C and overnight lows near 14°C for the next two days.
- Advertisement -