On April 30, 2025, Grande Prairie RCMP ran the plates of a black Kia Sportage and determined that the plates were stolen. Officers attempted a traffic stop but the vehicle fled the scene. On May 1, 2025, Grande Prairie RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) observed the Kia Sportage in a residential driveway and called in Grande Prairie Rural General Investigation Section (GIS) to assist. Once occupants had entered the vehicle, looking to leave, the vehicle was blocked by police and the two within were arrested. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle had been purchased using a loan fraudulently obtained thanks to identity theft. A third suspect was also identified but has yet to be arrested.
As a result of the investigation, the following individuals were charged:
- Mary Estelle (21), of no fixed address, was the passenger arrested in possession of the vehicle and was charged with:
- Fraud over $5000;
- Identity fraud; and
- Breach of release order.
- Dylan Sutton (26), a resident of Grande Prairie, was the driver arrested in possession of the vehicle and was charged with:
- Fraud over $5000;
- Identity fraud; and
- Obstruct peace officer.
- Dwayne Olson (26), a resident of Hythe, Alta., was charged with Fraud over $5000 and Identity fraud and an arrest warrant has been issued.
Estelle and Sutton were brought before a justice of the peace. Sutton was remanded into custody while Estelle was released on conditions. Both are to appear at the Alberta Court of Justice in Grande Prairie on May 7, 2025.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Dwayne Olson is asked to please contact the Grande Prairie RCMP Detachment at 780-830-5700. 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. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.
Information provided by the Grande Prairie RCMP