EDMONTON – RCMP are searching for a 24-year-old they consider to be armed and dangerous following a pursuit in Sylvan Lake.
Just after 11 p.m. Saturday, officers pulled over a Dodge Ram truck. Police say the driver lied about his name, but officers quickly discovered his true identity and realized he had warrants out for his arrest. At that point, the driver fled.
According to RCMP, the truck almost struck an officer before hitting a police vehicle in his escape. Police followed the truck through Sylvan Lake then north on Highway 20 towards Bentley. The pursuit was eventually called off because it was considered a risk to the public.
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RCMP are now looking for 24-year-old Lance James Peters.
The 24-year-old faces the following charges in relation to Saturday’s incident:
· Obstructing a Peace Officer
· Theft of a Truck
· Resisting Arrest
· Flight from police
· Fail to remain at accident
· Dangerous Driving
He is also wanted in connection to a suspected crime spree. Police say he has broken in to numerous residences over the past two weeks in the Rocky Mountain House/Sylvan Lake area; he is believed to have stolen numerous vehicles and to have access to weapons.
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Peters was last seen driving a stolen 2011 Blue Dodge Ram truck bearing Alberta licence plate BCG-7215.
RCMP say if anyone sees or recognizes him, do not approach him but rather call 911 immediately.
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