‘Armed and dangerous’ man in Lac La Biche: RCMP

RCMP are searching for a man they believe is armed and dangerous in the Lac La Biche area.

The Mounties issued a statement Saturday shortly before noon, saying Peter Hamlin, 39, is believed to be driving a stolen vehicle in the Lac La Biche area.

He was last seen near Plamondon.

The stolen vehicle is described as a yellow Ford F350, with “Yellow” written on the rear passenger side and happy faces on the front grill.

Anyone who sees Hamlin or the truck should stay away and call 911.

“We understand how situations like this can make a community feel uncomfortable, but please be assured that your Alberta RCMP is working tirelessly to locate the suspect,” Mounties said in the statement.

“We ask that the public remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or tips to the Lac La Biche RCMP or Crime Stoppers.”

You can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

The village of Plamondon is about 210 kilometers northeast of Edmonton.