VERMILION - Charges have been laid after a break and enter was reported at an oil field related site in a rural area near Highway 640 and Range Road 61.
Vermilion RCMP say the report was made on April 29 at 9:28 p.m. Vermilion and Kitscoty RCMP responded.
"Members arrived in the area and observed two suspects running away from the scene on foot. Members utilized the K Division Real Time Operation Centre (RTOC), which supported the incident with additional resources including Alberta RCMP Police Dog Services and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS, also known as drones)," reads information from RCMP.
“While we do cover vast areas, this is a good example of multiple detachments and units working together towards a common goal resulting in a successful arrest,” says Sgt. Corey Buckingham, Vermilion RCMP Detachment Commander. “We continue to leverage technology, such as drones, to assist in investigations such as this one.”
"The second suspect has not been located, however, he has been identified and a warrant for his arrest will be forthcoming," according to RCMP.
