Foothills County RCMP arrested a woman in connection to a vehicle theft who was found to be in possession of a pipe bomb.
On Jan. 24, county authorities along with Okotoks RCMP responded to a complaint of a possible stolen vehicle travelling southbound on Highway 2.
The vehicle was located by RCMP members in Aldersyde with a lone female occupant.
The vehicle was confirmed to be stolen and the female was arrested.
A search of the vehicle located stolen property and weapons.
Jordan Ogden, 31, has been charged with theft over $5,000, theft under $5,000, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, possession of explosive (pipe bomb) and numerous breach charges stemming from four separate release orders.
Following a judicial hearing, Ogden was remanded into custody. Ogden is scheduled to appear in Turner Valley Provincial Court on Feb. 8.
The investigation is ongoing.
Foothills RCMP offered their gratitude to the public for their assistance in this matter and encourage residents to call in incidents that are suspicious in nature.
If you have information about this incident, please call the Turner Valley RCMP at 403-933-4262 or call your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
