As a result of a continued investigation into the incident, which led to a public safety alert being issued by RCMP on Sept. 17, 2024, one male suspect surrendered himself to the RCMP with family, and a warrant for arrest for the second male involved has been issued. The investigation remains open; however, it has been determined that the offences committed were targeted, and Mayerthorpe RCMP would like to re-assure the members of the community that there is no imminent risk to the community.
RCMP have charged a 28-year-old individual, a resident of Whitecourt, Alta., with:
- Kidnapping with a firearm;
- Robbery with a firearm;
- Theft of truck;
- Assault with a weapon;
- Careless use of a firearm;
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose;
- Flight from Peace officer;
- Fail to comply with firearms prohibition;
- Fail to comply with Probation.
Dakota Patterson was taken before a justice of the Peace and remanded into custody.
A warrant of arrest has been issued for a 30-year-old resident of Grande Prairie, Santiago Patterson who has been charged with:
- Kidnapping with a firearm;
- Robbery with a firearm;
- Theft of truck;
- Assault with a weapon;
- Careless use of a firearm;
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose;
- Uttering threats against a person;
- Fail to comply with firearms prohibition.
Mayerthorpe RCMP is encouraging anyone who may know the location of Santiago Patterson to call their 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. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.
Background:
Sept. 17, 2024
Mayerthorpe RCMP - Dangerous Person Alert – Update #1
On Sept. 17, 2024 at approximately 9 a.m., members of the Mayerthorpe RCMP responded to information that a stolen vehicle from Edmonton may be in the surrounding area. RCMP members quickly responded and were able to locate the vehicle; however, it fled from police and it was soon located abandoned. The occupants were suspected to have fled on foot, and based on information obtained during the investigation, the occupants were also believed to have been armed.
RCMP members from surrounding detachments including members from the RCMP emergency response team, were deployed to the scene and facilitated an exhaustive search. The members of the Mayerthorpe RCMP no longer believe the suspects to be in the immediate area and do not believe there is any imminent risk to the community.
We understand how situations such as this can make a community feel uneasy, but rest assured, your Alberta RCMP are there for you and working to keep our communities safe.
We ask that the public remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or tips to the Mayerthorpe RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
Background:
Sept. 17, 2024
Mayerthorpe RCMP - Dangerous Person Alert
This alert is in effect for Mayerthorpe, in the area of Hwy 18 and Township Road 572A, between RR 92 and RR 80. Two men armed with guns are on foot after an armed robbery.
- Suspect 1 is a white male, 5 feet 11 inches tall, 205 pounds, dark hair, brown eyes, about 30-year-old, in a cowboy hat, black sweater;
- Suspect 2 is a white male, 6 feet tall, 220 pounds, brown hair, blue eyes, in a black flat brim hat with red letters;
- Do not open the door to strangers;
- Do not pick up hitchhikers.
If suspects are spotted, do not approach suspects. Report all sightings to 911.