Battlefords RCMP members were able to catch three suspects fleeing on foot today, Tuesday, after being discovered in a stolen car.
On Oct. 13 at approximately 11:30 a.m., a Battlefords RCMP member on patrol noticed what was determined to be a stolen car behind a business on 101st Street in North Battleford. As the member approached the vehicle, a male came out of the bank and got into the driver’s seat. The member parked the police vehicle behind the stolen car, which then proceeded to ram into the police vehicle in order to escape. The stolen vehicle could not get out and the occupants fled on foot. RCMP were able to quickly catch three suspects who were inside the vehicle. Both the police vehicle and stolen vehicle were damaged in this incident, however there were no injuries to any of the suspects or RCMP members.
All of the arrested subjects already had numerous warrants out for their arrests. The investigation is continuing and charges are pending.
The RCMP remind the public to remove keys and lock their vehicles. There has been an increase in the amount of stolen vehicles and, in the vast majority of cases, criminals are finding the keys either in the vehicle or nearby. Please take the extra time to protect your vehicles from theft.
