Grande Prairie RCMP arrest male for theft of vehicle

On Sunday, April 13, 2025, at approximately 4:22 a.m., Grande Prairie RCMP received a report of theft of a Ford pick-up in progress. The owner had stopped at a gas station on the west side of Grande Prairie, came out to find someone attempting to steal his vehicle. The owner attempted to intervene and was subsequently dragged a short distance. The owner was uninjured but the vehicle and suspect got away. 

About an hour later the truck was located near Township Road 710 and Range Road 83A in a wooded area. With assistance of Grande Prairie Rural RCMP and Grande Prairie RCMP Police Dog Services, the male suspect was subsequently arrested.

As a result, Charles Mcintosh (54) a resident of British Columbia, was charged with:

-Assault with a weapon
-Theft over $5000.00
-Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
-Possession of a weapon contrary to an order (Two counts)
-Possession of ammunition knowing possession is unauthorized

Following a judicial hearing, Mcintosh was remanded into custody to later appear at the Alberta Court of Justice in Grande Prairie May 7, 2025.

Members of the public who witness suspicious activity in their community are encouraged to contact their local RCMP detachment. If you have information about this incident or any other illegal activity, please call the Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5700 or call your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

Information provided by the Grande Prairie RCMP