Both suspects in the case of a truck stolen from Blackfalds, which ended up jammed between a light post and the former Stevens Jewellers building have now been identified and charges have been laid.
The incident occurred on Jan. 11.
Nicholas Dale Krock, 27, of Edmonton faces five charges: possession of stolen property valued over $5,000; mischief to property; driving while disqualified; evading police while being pursued; and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
Krock is scheduled to attend Provincial Court in Didsbury on Feb. 4.
The female passenger Leanne Ruth Petit, 32, of no fixed address, has been charged with possession of stolen property valued at more than $5,000 and failing to comply with a condition of her recognizance (release from custody).
She was released to appear in Provincial Court in Didsbury On Jan. 21 but failed to appear. A warrant was issued for her arrest.
Krock was arrested in Uptowne Olds on the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 11 after the truck he was driving got stuck between a light pole and the former Stevens Jewellers building as he tried to evade police.
The suspect abandoned the stolen vehicle and fled on foot while RCMP gave chase, apprehending him a short time later.
Service owner Marvin Morrison said the suspect attempted to steal his personal truck from outside his business at about 1:15 p.m. That’s when the chase began.
