RCMP arrest suspect in Alberta after chase that included snowmobiles, helicopter
VULCAN, Alta. — RCMP in southern Alberta have arrested a suspected thief following a chase that included a helicopter, snowmobiles, a police dog team and the suspect’s Labrador retriever.
Mounties say an officer responded to reports of a stolen snowmobile and stopped a truck towing the machine on a highway.
Police say the two got into a fight and the suspect fled in the truck, almost hitting the Mountie.
RCMP from nearby detachments rushed to help their comrade and chased the truck until it became stuck in snow.