RCMP was patrolling Carseland on the evening of April 17, at approximately 10 p.m. a pickup truck was spotted driving in a suspicious manner seemingly in avoidance of the patrol unit.

A traffic stop was attempted but the vehicle fled Carseland onto the highway unable to reach speeds any higher than approximately 60 km/hr. The vehicle entered a rural property and the driver fled on foot. A police service dog member tracked the driver.

The occupant was found hiding under vegetation approximately 300 meters from the abandoned vehicle and arrested with the use of the police service dog. Strathmore RCMP members brought the individual to the hospital for minor treatment before lodging him into cells.

“Strathmore RCMP remains committed to the prevention, detection, and deterrence of crime in our communities and rural areas. The increased presence in our rural areas forms part of our overall crime reduction strategy which in this case was effective in apprehending a property offender and prevention of further crimes," said Staff Sergeant Mark Wielgosz Detachment Commander, Strathmore RCMP

The investigation revealed the pickup truck was stolen from Calgary and the occupant was in violation of several release conditions from other criminal matters. The occupant identified as Michael Mckie a 53-year-old Calgary man was held for a bail hearing and remanded into custody for a later court date.

Mckie was charged with  Possession of Property Under $5,000, Flight from a Peace Officer, Fail to Comply with a Probation Order X2, Fail to Comply with a Condition of a Release Order X5, Operation of a Motor Vehicle While Unauthorized.