Mounties searching for armed, dangerous suspects in southern Alberta

STRATHMORE, Alta. – Mounties are looking for two armed suspects in a rural area east of Calgary.

A dangerous persons alert has been issued in Wheatland County urging people to stay inside and lock their doors.

It says the suspects are considered extremely dangerous.

RCMP say they are on the scene of a serious police incident in the county near Strathmore.

Officers have set up a containment area.

No other details have been provided.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 6, 2024.

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