Two men have been arrested by Innisfail RCMP on a number of charges after a pursuit involving a Newcastle Towing Truck reportedly stolen from Drumheller on February 13.
On February 13 at about 4:30 p.m., Innisfail RCMP responded to a report of a robbery at the ATB Financial in Innisfail. While investigating, an officer observed the stolen tow truck from Drumheller. The driver appeared to match the description of the bank robbery suspect.
Innisfail RCMP engaged in a pursuit with resources from the Blackfalds and Red Deer RCMP and the Innisfail Integrated Traffic Unit.
A tire deflation device was deployed and the vehicle was disabled within Red Deer City limits. The occupants fled and attempted to take another vehicle by force, but were unable to and fled on foot. Red Deer Police Dog Services assisted in apprehending both suspects.
The investigation indicates at this point, that neither of the two apprehended were involved with the bank robbery, however, both are facing a number of charges.
Isaiah Noble, 20, of Red Deer has been charged with robbery (attempted theft of vehicle), possession of stolen property over $5,000, possessing a weapon dangerous to the public, and three counts of failing to comply with a probation order.
Noble has been remanded pending a bail hearing scheduled for February 19, 9:30 a.m. in Red Deer provincial court.
Peter George Walker, 33, of Innisfail has been charged with robbery (attempted theft of vehicle), possession of stolen property over $5,000, flight from police, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, possession of a controlled substance, possessing a weapon dangerous to the public, five counts of failing to comply with a recognizance, and driving while disqualified.
Walker has been remanded pending a bail hearing scheduled for February 19 at 9:30 a.m. in Red Deer provincial court.
