On October 25th, at around 8:10 pm, Amaranth RCMP received a call about a dangerous driver on Highway 16 near Highway 50.
The caller told police that she was driving west on Highway 16 when she noticed an eastbound vehicle swerving all over the road. The caller pulled onto the shoulder to avoid the vehicle, then the vehicle came towards her, forcing her into the ditch.
The suspect vehicle then drove to a nearby residence, where he approached the homeowner, pointed a gun in his direction, and then stole his truck.
The suspect then drove the stolen truck into a ditch and got stuck, which prompted him and his passenger to get out and flee on foot.
Amaranth RCMP along with K-9 Unit immediately attended the scene of the armed truck theft and successfully tracked down the driver and the passenger.
Both were arrested, and it was later determined that the passenger was a victim of assault and kidnapping. She was known to the driver.
The 31-year-old male driver was arrested and charged with kidnapping, Robbery with a Firearm, Breaking and Entering, Forcible Confinement, Assault x2, Uttering Threats x2, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Theft, and Mischief.
The suspect remains in custody, and RCMP continue to investigate.
