Update:
A woman who was reported missing on Tuesday following a suspected abduction in Goodfish Lake has been found safe, according to RCMP.
Theresa Coutre, 26, was reported missing after police were called to a residence in Goodfish Lake during the afternoon of Oct. 10. When RCMP arrived, they saw signs that the occupant of the home had been taken against her will and was missing.
The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit was dispatched to the community to assist with the investigation. On Wednesday evening, police sent out an update stating the 26-year-old woman was located safe, but 33-year-old Shelby Jackson was still being sought by police.
“RCMP continue the search for 33-year-old Shelby Jackson and have obtained a warrant for Jackson’s arrest for kidnapping,” according to police.
Jackson is described as a man with medium complexion, black hair, and brown eyes. He is 5’8″ in height and weighs about 230 lbs.
“Shelby Jackson is considered armed and dangerous, if seen do not approach, call 911 immediately,” say police.
If you have any information as to the whereabouts of Jackson or if you have information about this crime, please call St. Paul RCMP at 780-645-8888.
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Original:
On Oct. 10, 2023, at 1:15 p.m., St. Paul RCMP received a report of threats with a firearm at a residence at Goodfish Lake.
Here are the public details from this possible abduction:
Victim: Upon arrival, RCMP located signs that an occupant of the home, 26-year-old Theresa Kathleen Coutre, was taken against her will and was missing.
Suspect: Although the investigation is still ongoing, RCMP believe that Coutre was forcefully taken from the residence by 33-year-old Goodfish Lake resident Shelby Jackson.
Investigation: The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has been dispatched to the community to assist with the investigation.
Victim Description: RCMP are asking for the publics assistance in locating Theresa Coutre who is described as:
· Female
· Medium complexion
· Black Hair
· Brown Eyes
· 5 feet 5 inches tall
· 134 pounds
Suspect Description: Additionally, RCMP are attempting to locate the suspect Shelby Jackson who is described as:
· Male
· Medium complexion
· Black Hair
· Brown Eyes
· 5 fee 8 inches tall
· 230 pounds
Community Ties: Both Coutre and Jackson have ties in Eastern Alberta, Fort McMurray, Edmonton and Lethbridge.
DANGER: Shelby Jackson is considered armed and dangerous, if seen do not approach call 911 immediately.
Reporting: If you have any information as to the whereabouts of Thresa Coutre or Shelby Jackson, you are asked to 911 immediately. If you have information about this crime, please call St. Paul RCMP at 780-645-8888. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by Internet at www.tipsubmit.com or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).
Police Agency: St. Paul RCMP
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