Alberta RCMP MCU investigates homicide in Peace River

April 23, 2026 - Peace River, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Peace River, Alta. – On April 23, 2026, around 4:23 a.m., Peace River RCMP were called to the Petro-Canada on 78 street for an individual found deceased at the gas pumps. Peace River RCMP responded and obtained video surveillance showing a suspect stealing a vehicle, getting into the driver seat and running over the victim, ultimately resulting in their death. The incident happened approximately two hours prior to police being called. The vehicle has since been recovered. Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit (MCU) was dispatched and has taken carriage of the investigation, with assistance from Peace River RCMP Forensic Identification Section and General Duty, as well as the Edmonton Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

Alberta RCMP MCU is seeking public assistance in identifying the suspect as well as the movements of the stolen vehicle between 2 a.m. and 2 p.m. on April 23, 2026. The vehicle is described as a red 2005 Dodge Caravan Taxi bearing Alberta licence plate L98636, with white business lettering on the door and white taxi lamp on the roof. The suspect was wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, black t-shirt with white decal, black boots, one grey glove and one black glove.

Anyone with information is asked to please contact the Peace River RCMP at 780-624-6611. 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. To contact RCMP non-emergency line within any Alberta RCMP jurisdiction call 310-RCMP(7267).

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