SADDLE LAKE - A woman has been found safe following what police described as an abduction that took place on April 7 at 10 p.m.
St. Paul RCMP released information at 1:40 a.m. on April 8, stating they had received a report of a break-and-enter and assault at a residence in Saddle Lake. By 2:28 a.m., a second media release was sent out with an update stating a school bus that had been reported stolen during the incident was found abandoned.
A third release sent out at 6:57 a.m. confirmed that a woman who had been reported missing was found safe.
The first media release from police stated, "Upon arrival, RCMP located signs that a couple was assaulted. One of the victims... was taken against her will and is missing." The woman was believed to be held against her will on a stolen school bus taken from the complainants residence.
While the woman was found, as of Monday, police were still searching for 37-year-old Saddle Lake resident Conrad Cardinal, in relation to the incident.
The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit had been dispatched to the community to assist with the investigation according to RCMP.
- Male
- Slender complexion
- Black Hair
- Brown Eyes
- 5 fee 7 inches tall
- 150 pounds
Cardinal has ties in eastern Alberta, Saddle Lake and St. Paul.
"Conrad Cardinal is considered violent and dangerous," according to RCMP, and if he is seen, the public is asked to call 911.
If you have information about this incident, please call St. Paul RCMP at 780-645-8888.
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