Mounties searching for suspect following attempted residential break and enter in Didsbury

RCMP are looking for a masked man who brandished a pair of knives while trying to enter a home in southwest Didsbury.

It happened at about 4:40pm on Tuesday, January 27th. According to police, the suspect approached a family outside of their home and tried to enter it before they forced him to leave.

No injuries were reported. Police believe it is an isolated incident and there is no ongoing risk to the public. RCMP also mention that these types of incidents are extremely rare in the Town of Didsbury.

Anyone who may have information about this suspect is asked to contact the Didsbury RCMP Detachment at 403-335-3382 or CRIMESTOPPERS.

The suspect is described as about 6 feet tall, 250 pounds, and RCMP note he may be associated with a black Chevrolet Malibu.

Galen Hartviksen
Galen Hartviksen
Straight outta northwestern Ontario, Galen moved from his hometown of Thunder Bay to Alberta in 1998. After graduating from the broadcasting program at Mount Royal College (Class of 2003), it was off to the Town of Olds for the launch of the independent radio station (CAB-K Broadcasting). A fan of all seasons, Galen has been News Director & the voice of the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Olds Grizzlys on 96.5 CKFM/ROCK 104.5 for two decades and in 2024 he was excited to have the opportunity to join the team at Vista Radio and My Mountain View Now.

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