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Two people facing charges after evading Alberta RCMP in stolen truck

A file photo of an RCMP vehicle. Global News

Two people are facing numerous charges after RCMP arrested the pair for a theft of a truck.

RCMP said they were asked to assist Calgary Police Service’s HAWCS Helicopter when a stolen F-150 Pickup truck entered the Okotoks area.

Officers found the vehicle on Northridge Drive and attempted to conduct a traffic stop.

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The vehicle failed to stop for the officers and proceeded to drive erratically southbound on Northridge/Southridge Drive.

Shortly after, the two people abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot, according to RCMP.

Mounties made patrols in the area and eventually arrested the 35-year-old man and 21-year-old woman, of no fixed address.

The individuals, both facing multiple charges, were handed over to Calgary Police Services. Officers continue to investigate.

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If anyone has information related to this incident, they are asked to call Crime Stoppers.

 

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