A man has been arrested after escaping custody of the Alberta Sheriff’s by stealing their prisoner transport vehicle.
On December 5th, Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a complaint from the Court House that Lyndon Rankin has escaped custody in the Sheriff’s prisoner van. Police also received complaints from the public about a dangerous driver.
Rankin was originally arrested on December 3rd for pointing a fire arm and being in possession of two stolen vehicles.
RCMP Officers located the abandoned Sheriff van on Alberta Drive and found Rankin a short distance away.
The 21-year old from St.Albert is facing multiple charges:
- Escape Lawful Custody
- Theft of a Motor Vehicle
- Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
- Possession of Cocaine, under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
He will remain in custody, and is set to appear in court on January 9th.
No one was injured as a result of this escape attempt.
If anyone witnessed this event you’re asked to contact the Wood Buffalo RCMP at (780) 788-4000, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online.
