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Warrant issued, 3 men charged following kidnapping in Didsbury

RCMP said Mitchell "Mitch" Engler is considered armed and dangerous. He is wanted on charges of kidnapping with a firearm, extortion with a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, uttering threats, and possession of stolen property.
RCMP said Mitchell "Mitch" Engler is considered armed and dangerous. He is wanted on charges of kidnapping with a firearm, extortion with a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, uttering threats, and possession of stolen property. Supplied by RCMP

RCMP have charged three men and issued a warrant for a fourth after they said a man was taken at gunpoint in central Alberta last week and the suspects demanded money.

Investigators received the complaint shortly after 6 p.m. Jan. 23. RCMP from Didsbury and Olds were able to locate the victim at a rural location west of Olds.

That’s where three suspects were arrested.

RCMP also seized five firearms, including a sawed-off shotgun from a travel trailer.

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Justin Anglet, 19, Donald Martin, 39, and Jacob Donkin, 19, all from Olds, are facing a number of charges including kidnapping with a firearm.

Investigators are still searching for a fourth suspect and have issued a warrant for Mitchell Engler.

The 32-year-old is wanted for kidnapping with a firearm and extortion.

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RCMP said he is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.

Engler was spotted in the community of Olds on Wednesday, the RCMP said.

RCMP have issued a warrant for Mitchell Engler. RCMP

 

 

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