Smithers RCMP have arrested a man who they believe held a woman against her will and assaulted her in his transport truck.
Police were able to find and rescue the woman after she texted a message of help to her friend.
North District 9-1-1 operators and Smithers RCMP were able to locate both of them after their cell phones were pinged and they were able to identify the transport truck the suspect was driving.
Smithers RCMP have arrested 24-year-old Robert Fagg of Williams Lake. He was held in custody and has been charged with assault, uttering threats and forcible confinement against the 26-year-old victim. He was also charged with breach of an undertaking and recognizance.
While in court on Wednesday Fagg was also charged with assault, forcible confinement and uttering threats against another female victim stemming from several incidents which occurred in Williams Lake between December 1, 2012 and January 1, 2013.
His next court appearance is set for May 10, 2013.
RCMP are looking for any witnesses or anyone who could help with this on going investigation.
Fagg was known to meet women on the popular social websitePlenty-o-Fish
. Police would like to speak with anyone who has contacted Fagg on the website or had a past encounter or relationship with him.
Anyone with information about this investigation or any situation with similar circumstances, are asked to contact the Smithers RCMP at (250) 847-3233 or to remain anonymous please call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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