Police have arrested a man with an alleged stolen car, gun, and mask after a short foot chase Friday night .
According to a press release sent out on Aug. 7, Okotoks RCMP responded to a report on Aug. 2 of a suspicious male pulling on car door handles. RCMP subsequently pulled over a black Mercedes associated with the complaint.
When the suspect fled the vehicle, Mounties chased him on foot and apprehended him soon after.
The Mercedes was found to be stolen and a search of the vehicle turned up a face mask, rifle, ammunition, various break in tools, identity cards, and controlled substances.
Okotoks resident Tyler Wickert, 25, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
- Operation of a motor vehicle while impaired (drugs)
- Flight from peace officer
- Resist arrest/obstruction of peace officer
- Disguised with intent to commit offence
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
- Possession of Schedule I controlled substance
- Careless use of a firearm
- Possession weapon in motor vehicle
- Possession of a prohibited device
- Possession of break in tools
- Illegal possession of Government documents x 3
- Mischief
Wickert is scheduled to appear in Okotoks Provincial Court Aug. 16.
Okotoks RCMP would like to remind the public to ensure their vehicles are locked and valuables removed. According to the press release, 21 out of 25 reports of theft from vehicles involved vehicles left unlocked or uncertain.
The Mounties are recommending a "9PMRoutine" involving: removing valuables from vehicles, ensuring vehicles are locked and windows closed, all garage doors closed and locked, all doors to the house are locked, closing all windows, and turning on an exterior light.
The public is asked to always report suspicious or criminal activity to the police right away.
