Sundre, Alta. – On Dec. 1, at 11:48 a.m., Sundre RCMP responded to a report of home invasion in the area of the Sundre Mobile Estates.
The investigation revealed that three suspects armed with weapons forcibly entered a residence in Sundre. The two occupants, one male and one female were robbed of their possessions including a pellet pistol and pellet rifle. The victims were not physically harmed.
The suspects then fled from the residence in a black 2016 Hyundai Elantra that they stole from the victims.
At 12:10 p.m., the responding Olds RCMP officers located the stolen vehicle travelling eastbound on Hwy 27 towards Olds, Alta.
Olds RCMP located the vehicle abandoned near a restaurant in the area of 50 Avenue and 46 Street (Highway 27) in Olds.
Containment was established in the area of the recovered vehicle and RCMP Police Dog Services and the Emergency Response Team attended the location, however the suspects were not located as they fled the area in a second vehicle.
A shotgun, knife, and the stolen pellet rifle were recovered in the stolen vehicle.
Further investigation revealed surveillance video in the area of the home invasion in Sundre that showed a silver F150 arrive just prior to the incident and then depart with the stolen Hyundai Elantra.
Sundre RCMP are asking the public to check their surveillance cameras in Sundre in the area of the Sundre Mobile Estates from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. and in Olds in the area of 50 Avenue and 46 Street (Highway 27) from 12:10 p.m. until 1 p.m. to determine if a black 2016 Hyundai Elantra or silver F-150 were captured.
Sundre RCMP are also asking if anyone is able to identify the silver F-150 that is described as having black wheels, a black Tonneau cover and decals on each side of the back window.
Suspect 1 is described as:
• Male
• Approximately 5’5”
• Light complexion
Suspect 2 and 3 are both described being very tall and skinny, both with dark complexions.
Sundre RCMP are asking the public's assistance for any information in relation to this incident or identifying those responsible. Please contact Sundre RCMP at 403-638-3655 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
News Update: Sundre RCMP investigate home invasion
December 3, 2021