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Police urge caution in contacting a certain individual

Ponoka RCMP briefs - home invasion suspect sought plus theft being investigated
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Ponoka RCMP warn the public to keep safe and stay away from an individual currently being sought for a home invasion last week.

Ponoka RCMP warn the public to keep safe and stay away from an individual currently being sought for a home invasion.

Police responded to a home invasion Monday, April 25 at a residence on 51 Street.

The suspect knocked loudly on the front door and the lone male occupant of the house opened the door. Police say the suspect then shoved the occupant backwards into the residence approximately five feet. A fight ensued and the suspect fled the residence. The suspect is described as a male, tall, bigger frame with short blonde hair. He has a thorn tattoo and a Nova Scotia/Halifax tattoo on his left hand and arm.

He was driving a white Nissan Altima. The Nissan symbol is missing from the back of the vehicle.

A composite drawing is shown and police ask the public’s assistance to identify this individual. Do not approach this person. Simply call the Ponoka RCMP and let them deal with him for your safety.

Theft at VJV

Police responded to a complaint of a theft from the Vold, Jones, Vold Auction mart.

An unknown man came to the sales ring at approximately 4:30 a.m. and is said to have taken a silver Gateway laptop computer and placed it in his backpack.

If you have information, please call the Ponoka RCMP at 403-783-4472. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by internet at www.tipsubmit.com. You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers, and if you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), you may be eligible for a cash reward.