Saad Khan is charged kidnapping with a firearm, forcible confinement, using a firearm during an offence, pointing a firearm, uttering threats, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and possession of a firearm in a vehicle.
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FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — A Calgary man is in custody facing multiple charges, including kidnapping with a firearm, following an incident on Highway 43 north of Fort McMurray, say police.
On May 19, at approximately 10 p.m., Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a 911 call for a possible abduction. Police met with the victim who reported that prior to calling 911, he was the passenger in a vehicle with a male known to him. The driver drove north of Fort McMurray on Highway 63, began threatening the victim and pointed a handgun at him.
The victim reported grabbing the steering wheel causing the vehicle to lose control, allowing the victim to jump from the vehicle. He fled towards a nearby truck stop and a bystander assisted him in calling for help. The suspect fled the area in a silver 2015 Toyota Venza. Patrols were made but the suspect wasn’t located. The victim wasn’t physically injured, say police.
On May 20, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Wood Buffalo RCMP, assisted by the Crime Reduction Unit (CRU), Criminal Intelligence Unit, Drug Section, General Investigation Section, Police Dog Services and Wood Buffalo ALERT, located the suspect vehicle in an alley behind Walnut Crescent. Police conducted a traffic stop, and the suspect was arrested without incident.
A judicially authorized search warrant was obtained for a residence on Walnut Crescent and the suspect vehicle. Police located and seized:
- Over 0.5kgs suspected cocaine
- 10g suspected psylocibin
- a stolen Glock handgun
- two loaded magazines of ammunition for the Glock
- $4,240 in Canadian currency
Saad Khan, a 39-year-old resident of Calgary, is facing charges:
- Kidnapping with firearm
- Forcible confinement
- Using a firearm in the commission of an offence
- Pointing a firearm
- Uttering threats
- Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
- Carrying a concealed weapon
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle
Khan was held for a judicial interim release hearing. He was remanded into custody and is set to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Fort McMurray on June 1.
“Due to the coordinated efforts of the Wood Buffalo RCMP and Wood Buffalo ALERT, the suspect was located and arrested safely, demonstrating our collective commitment to public safety,” said Staff Sergeant Sabrina Clayton, acting Operations Support Officer of the Wood Buffalo RCMP.
RCMP encourage the public to report any criminal or suspicious activity to police. Reports tell us where to look, who to look for, and where to patrol in the future. If you see a crime in progress, dial 9-1-1. If you wish to remain anonymous, 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.
