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Lloydminster RCMP arrest trio after B&E, Hwy 16 chase

Lloydminster RCMP say charges are pending after three suspects were taken into custody following a police chase along Highway 16.

On Thursday, May 1, at about 9:00 a.m., Lloydminster RCMP responded to a 911 call about a break and enter in progress at a business on the west side of the city.

Lloydminster RCMP members, Alberta RCMP Police Dog Services (PDS), and Lloydminster RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS), were called in.

Police arrested one suspect at the scene. Two other suspects fled the area in a vehicle, striking a police vehicle during their escape. No officers were injured.

Shortly after, the duo was arrested near Rolling Greens Golf Course. The investigation remains ongoing.

Police indicate that charges will be announced once they complete the investigation.

The RCMP thank the public for their vigilance and cooperation.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to Lloydminster RCMP at 780-808-8400. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Gerry Lampow
Gerry Lampow
Gerry has lived in Lloydminster since winter 2010. That detail is important as coming from the Caribbean he did not see green grass until May. Now an Alberta/Western Canada resident, you would be hard-pressed to find a stronger proponent of Lloydminster than the news guy that appreciates a healthy dose of rock music and dress code leather. His mantra is focus on one thing and do it well.
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