Arrest made in Lloydminster kidnapping

RCMP have arrested one man in connection with the kidnapping of a male in Lloydminster.

It happened on June 27, 2010 when the victim was forced into a vehicle in downtown Lloydminster and then driven to Lashburn, Saskatchewan where he was beaten before escaping on foot to a local residence.

Police say this was a targeted kidnapping related to drugs and not a random incident.

52-year-old Michel Lemire of Lloydminster has been charged with kidnapping, assault causing bodily harm and uttering death threats. He is scheduled to appear in Lloydminster Provincial Court Monday morning.

Arrest warrants have been issued on the same charges for Dallas Gassner, 27-years-old, and David Perrett, 30-years-old, both of Lloydminster. Police say both men should be considered dangerous and not approched.

If you have information about this or any other crime, please contact Lloydminster RCMP at (306) 825-6350, your nearest police service or any local RCMP detachment. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), via your cell phone text messaging to Northern Alberta Crime Stoppers at TIP205 plus your Message CRIMES (274637), through SaskTel Mobility at *8477, text TIP206 plus your message to CRIMES (274637) or you can submit a tip online at http://www.crimestoppers.ab.ca If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.