Serial Robbery Suspect – UPDATE #1: RCMP Arrest Suspect Wanted in Numerous Robberies in Multiple Provinces

Grande Prairie, Alberta: RCMP have arrested a 26 year old male who is the suspect in numerous armed robberies that have taken place in a number of western provinces.

On January 30th, 2015, at approximately 2:30 p.m., RCMP serious crimes branch – general investigation section, with the assistance of the RCMP Grande Prairie Detachment and K Division Emergency Response Team arrested a 26 year old male at a motel located in the area of 109th Street and 100th Avenue, in the City of Grande Prairie. No one was injured during the arrest.

It is alleged the male is the suspect in a number of armed robberies in Alberta, Saskatchewan and most recently in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. The suspect, who is of no fixed address, will be held in custody and brought before the courts to deal with charges related to this arrest.

The RCMP will provide the next update on February 2, 2015 regarding the charges the male is to face, along with his name, and the location, date and time of his next court appearance.

No other details are being released at this time and calls to the media line will not be returned on this matter.