RCMP Seek Suspect After Catalytic Converter Theft in St. Albert

Community Safety Alert – Suspect Sought in Vehicle Part Theft

On the evening of June 17, 2026, members of the St. Albert RCMP responded to a report of a theft in progress near Riverside Drive in St. Albert, Alberta. An unknown man was reportedly attempting to remove a catalytic converter from a parked vehicle when he was confronted by a member of the public, leading to a verbal confrontation.

Following the altercation, the suspect left the scene and was last seen heading toward Riverside Drive in a dark blue pickup truck. The RCMP are now seeking the public’s assistance to identify this individual and locate the vehicle involved. This incident contributes to broader property crime trends visible in local data, including those reflected in St. Albert crime statistics and safety information.

Help Needed from the Public

CrimeCanada.ca is calling on the community to assist the St. Albert RCMP in identifying the suspect and vehicle connected to this catalytic converter theft. If you recognize the person in the photo below, or the described truck, you are urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers using the numbers provided.

RCMP-supplied image of the suspect sought in connection with a catalytic converter theft near Riverside Drive in St. Albert.

Official Incident Details

According to the official RCMP report, the incident details are as follows:

• Date of incident: June 17, 2026
• Time: Approximately 8:15 p.m.
• Location: Area near Riverside Drive, St. Albert, Alberta
• Nature of incident: Attempted theft of a catalytic converter from a vehicle
• Encounter: A member of the public approached the suspect and a verbal dispute occurred before the suspect fled
• Direction of travel: Fled toward Riverside Drive in a pickup truck

Suspect Description

Police have released the following description of the suspect (also shown in the attached image):

• Male, fair complexion
• Estimated age between 40–50 years
• Approximate height: 5 feet 8 inches
• Clean shaven
• Clothing at the time of the incident:
  • Black shoes with white soles
  • Black Roots sweatpants
  • Black hoodie
  • Black hat

Vehicle Description

The vehicle used in the escape is described as:

• Make/Model: Dodge Ram pickup truck
• Colour: Dark blue
• Distinctive feature: Reported to be very loud (noticeable engine or exhaust noise)

How to Report Information

If you have any information about this incident, recognize the suspect, or have seen a vehicle matching this description in the area at the time of the offence, please contact:

• St. Albert RCMP non-emergency line: 780-458-4300

If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can submit a tip through Crime Stoppers:

• Crime Stoppers phone: 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
• Online tip form: www.P3Tips.com
• P3 Tips mobile app: Available via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store

Even small details—such as dashcam footage from the Riverside Drive area around 8:15 p.m., or recent sightings of a loud dark blue Dodge Ram—may assist investigators.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, catalytic converter thefts are a growing property crime concern across Alberta. These offences can lead not only to costly vehicle repairs but also to broader feelings of insecurity in otherwise quiet neighbourhoods. In communities like St. Albert, which track their safety performance through tools such as our St. Albert, Alberta crime statistics and safety data, timely reporting of suspicious activity—such as people working under vehicles at unusual hours, unfamiliar loud trucks cruising residential streets, or tools left near parked cars—helps law enforcement detect patterns and prevent repeat offences. We encourage residents to avoid direct confrontation with suspects, prioritize personal safety, and promptly report suspicious behaviour to police or Crime Stoppers.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the alberta community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.