By Jordan Parker & Justine Kelsie

Grande Prairie RCMP want public’s help identifying suspect

Nov 21, 2017 | 3:05 PM

Grande Prairie RCMP looking for a man who allegedly pointed a gun at a Highway 40 truck driver. 

On November 11, 2017, at 10:11 a.m., a semi-truck was on a service road when a black pickup truck pulled out in front, according to the RCMP release.

“The black pick-up truck approached a three-way intersection and turned onto Big Mountain Road. When the semi-truck pulled up to the intersection, the driver noticed that the black pick-up truck was backing up a short distance,” said the release.

A male driver was witnessed getting out of the truck and grabbing what appeared to be a long-barrel firearm from the back seat. He pointed it at the semi-truck driver, and the driver continued through the intersection without incident. The RCMP said no shots were fired and no one was injured.

At this time the RCMP is unable to confirm if this incident is related to previous occurrences on Highway 40.

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The suspect was described as a Caucasian man between the age of 40 and 45-years-old with ear length dark curly hair. At the time of the incident, the suspect was wearing sweatpants, a camouflaged jacket, and round or oval shooting glasses. Officers say he could be between 210 and 220 pounds and stand about 6′ tall. 

Grande Prairie Rural RCMP with the assistance of the Grande Prairie General Investigation Section continue their investigation and have called for the assistance of an RCMP sketch artist.  

Should you have any information regarding this matter contact the Grande Prairie RCMP Detachment at 780-830-5700 or should you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1.800.222.8477 (TIPS) or by Internet at www.tipsubmit.com.