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By Nathaniel Leigh

RCMP

Whitecourt RCMP bait car leads to arrests in vehicle theft investigation

Nov 19, 2025 | 10:48 AM

Whitecourt RCMP arrested two individuals earlier this month after intercepting the attempted theft of a bait vehicle.

In October, Mounties noted a rising volume of stolen vehicles in the Whitecourt area and began using a bait trap vehicle, which was then reported to be on the move Nov. 5.

RCMP intercepted the vehicle and arrested two individuals after they allegedly attempted to flee.

26-year-old Dylan Andres and 22-year-old Shanelle Williams face multiple charges:

• Possession of stolen property;
• Possession of controlled substance;
• Possession of break and enter tools;
• Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose

Furthermore, Andres was also charged with:

• Theft of motor vehicle;
• Flight from police;
• Mischief under $5000;
• Traffic Safety Act violations (x2)

Andres and Williams were brought before a justice of the peace and released on conditions to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in Whitecourt on Nov. 25.