Community Safety Alert: Home Invasion Suspect Sought After Violent Rural Break-In Near Two Hills, Alberta
Section 1: Overview of the Alert
The Two Hills RCMP are asking the public for help identifying a suspect linked to a violent home invasion at a rural residence in Two Hills County, Alberta. The incident occurred on January 16, 2026, between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., in the area of Range Road 113 and Township Road 560. Two masked men forced their way into a home where a resident was present.
During the break-in, the resident was struck with an object and subjected to a crime against their person before personal property was stolen. The injured resident is currently recovering. Investigators have released a composite sketch of one suspect and are actively seeking assistance from the community to identify him and provide any information related to this offence.
Section 2: Official RCMP Details
Based on the information provided by Two Hills RCMP, the incident unfolded as follows:
- On January 16, 2026, between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., two masked men entered a rural residence in the area of Range Road 113 and Township Road 560 in Two Hills County, Alberta.
- A resident was inside the home at the time of the invasion.
- The suspects allegedly struck the resident with an object.
- The suspects then committed a crime against the resident (offence against a person) and stole personal property from the home.
- The victim is reported to be recovering from the injuries sustained during the incident.
Investigators have gathered several pieces of evidence:
- Video surveillance related to the incident has been collected.
- A flashlight and other items found near the scene have been seized.
- These items have been sent to the Alberta RCMP Forensic Laboratory for analysis.
- St. Paul RCMP, the Eastern Alberta District General Investigation Section, RCMP Police Dog Services, and RCMP Forensic Identification Services are assisting Two Hills RCMP in the investigation.
Suspect Description (Composite Sketch Released)
The RCMP used a RCMP Forensic Facial Imaging Artist to create a composite drawing of one of the suspects. The suspect is described as:
- Gender: Male
- Skin tone: Olive to medium complexion
- Height: Taller than 5 feet 9 inches
- Build: Approximately 200 pounds
- Eyes: Brown
- Distinctive feature: A noticeable scar or mark between the eyebrows
- Clothing at the time:
- Black hoodie
- Black balaclava (similar to the reference image used by RCMP)
- Blue down-filled or puffy jacket with a white logo on the left chest
General information about both suspects at the time of the home invasion includes:
- Both suspects are male.
- Both were dressed mostly in black clothing.
- One suspect was noted to be wearing jeans and tan boots.
- Witnesses reported noticeable smells of cannabis and cigarette smoke associated with the suspects.
Composite Sketch Image
RCMP have released the following composite sketch of the suspect to assist the public in identification:
Sketched suspect linked to the January 16, 2026 home invasion in rural Two Hills County.
Section 2B: URGENT – Community Assistance Needed
CrimeCanada.ca is urging residents in and around Two Hills County, as well as across Alberta, to carefully review the suspect description and composite sketch. If you recognize the individual in the sketch, recall similar clothing, or have any detail about suspicious activity in the area around the date and time of the incident, you are asked to contact police immediately.
Contact Two Hills RCMP directly with any information:
- Two Hills RCMP Detachment: 780-657-2760
To remain anonymous:
- Call Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
- Submit a tip online: www.P3Tips.com
- Use the “P3 Tips” mobile app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
For additional RCMP news, information, or to report certain crimes online, residents can download the Alberta RCMP app via Apple or Google Play.
Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident highlights the serious risk that violent home invasions pose to rural Alberta communities, where homes are often more isolated and response times can be affected by distance. Even one such event can have a significant impact on a community’s sense of security. Public vigilance, prompt reporting of suspicious behaviour, and sharing official suspect information are critical to supporting police investigations and preventing similar crimes.
Residents in Two Hills County and across Alberta are encouraged to take practical safety steps: keep doors and windows secured, consider motion lighting or security cameras where feasible, and get to know your neighbours so unusual activity is noticed and reported. If you see suspicious vehicles cruising rural roads, unknown individuals loitering near properties, or hear information about the suspect description matching someone in your area, report it to Two Hills RCMP at 780-657-2760 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Your information, even if it seems minor, can be the missing piece that helps solve this case and strengthen safety for the entire community.
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.