INNISFAIL -- RCMP have nabbed two suspects, including an Innisfail man, in connection to a robbery on Feb. 13 at the local ATB branch on Main Street.
Innisfail RCMP Staff Sgt. Chris Matechuk said local Mounties were called at about 4:30 p.m. to respond to a robbery in progress at the ATB branch.
During this investigation an RCMP officer on patrol observed a stolen tow truck and felt the driver matched the description of the suspect from the bank robbery, said Matechuk.
He said local Mounties engaged in a coordinated pursuit with the vehicle, which included resources from Blackfalds RCMP, Red Deer City RCMP, Innisfail ITU, and Red Deer police dog services.
Matechuk said a tire deflation device was deployed and ultimately disabled the vehicle in Red Deer. He said the occupants of the vehicle fled on foot attempting to take another vehicle with force. However, they were unsuccessful and continued to flee police on foot.
Matechuk said the Red Deer police dog unit was successful in apprehending both individuals.
"The ongoing investigation into the bank robbery indicates at this point that neither of these two individuals appear to be involved in the initial bank robbery. However both are facing numerous unrelated charges," said Matechuk.
Isaiah Noble, 20, of Red Deer, has been charged with robbery, possession of stolen property over $5,000, possession of a weapon dangerous to the public, and three counts of failing to comply with a court order.
Peter George Walker, 33, of Innisfail, has been charged with robbery, possession of stolen property over $5,000, flight from police, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace, driving while disqualified, and five counts of failing to comply with a court order.
Both suspects have been remanded in custody pending a bail hearing on Feb. 19 in Red Deer provincial court.
RCMP are still seeking information from the public about the Innisfail robbery. Citizens can contact Innisfail RCMP at 403-227-3341, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or by Internet at www.tipsubmit.com
