Crime

Earlier this week, Mounties reported that a suspect had approached three random women from behind in public areas, forcibly pulled their pants down and took a photo each time.

The suspect approached these women from behind, forcibly pulled their pants down and took a photo each time, according to RCMP.

Police are asking anyone with footage of the Cabin Creek area, between 4 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, to review it and submit anything that could be linked to the investigation.

The credit card was used to make purchases that morning before it was cancelled.

Police arrested a 27-year-old male from Yellowhead County for break and enter twice within three days.

The suspect vehicle, a silver Chevrolet, had been stolen the day prior from a residence in Edson. The male and the truck were searched incidental to arrest and other stolen property was found, including copper wires from the oil lease site.

Hinton RCMP discovered over $75,000 worth of confirmed stolen property as well as stolen firearms, ammunition and prohibited weapons.

The suspects had entered the back of the residence at night, while the residents were sleeping, and stole multiple items, including vehicle keys and the associated vehicle.

The victim had met a man claiming to be an ex-RCMP member who could get him a good deal on a repossessed vehicle. After receiving money, the suspect stopped all further communication.

Police located the stolen vehicle and attempted a traffic stop, but the three occupants bailed out the truck and were later apprehended.