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RCMP looking for suspect in road rage incident

Alberta RCMP release composite drawing of road rage suspect. RCMP

Alberta RCMP are asking for the public’s help finding a suspect in a frightening road rage incident near Balzac in early February.

Police said Tuesday the incident happened at around 10 p.m. on Feb. 4 on Highway 566, just north of Calgary.

A family driving on the highway encountered a vehicle that began tailgating them at various speeds and  flashing its high beams.

Eventually both vehicles came to a stop and the male driver of the other vehicle pointed what appeared to be a firearm at the the family’s vehicle, police said.

The family quickly fled the scene and called police.

Police have released a composite drawing of the suspect and a description of the vehicle he was driving.

It’s described as a newer model white sedan, possibly a Ford Taurus. It was last seen driving at a high rate of speed eastbound on Highway 566.

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Police said there were at least two occupants, but the male suspected of driving the vehicle was described as:

  • in his 40s
  • little black moustache
  • indented cheeks
  • mole on his left cheek
  • wearing black ball cap

RCMP are asking anyone with information to contact Mark Matheson of the Airdrie RCMP at 403-945-7200. Tips can also be left through Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.8477 (TIPS) or online at http://www.crimestoppers.ab.ca.

 

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