Siksika Nation man faces multiple charges after robbery complaint, warrant isssued
**Update: Oldwoman was arrested on June 17 at a home on the Siksika Nation and remains in custody ahead of his judicial hearing**
Original story appears below.
A man from Siksika Nation faces a number of charges following an investigation by Gleichen RCMP after reports of a robbery that took place on May 19.
Police received a complaint that a 29-year-old man robbed a 17-year-old.
An investigation led to Mitchell Kirby Oldwoman of Siksika Nation being charged with the following:
- Robbery
- Mischief to property
On May 26, police responded to a second complaint that someone took a vehicle without permission and then fled from police.
After abandoning the vehicle, police seized a number of weapons, including a homemade firearm.
Oldwoman also faces the following charges:
- Possession of a prohibited firearm;
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm;
- Careless use of a firearm; and
- Weapon for a dangerous purpose.
RCMP have a warrant for the arrest of Oldwoman on the above charges, but haven't been able to locate him. He previously was charged on March 4, 2021 with possession for the purpose of trafficking before being released.
Anyone with information about Oldwoman's whereabouts is asked to contact Gleichen RCMP at 403-734-3923. Anonymous tipsters can contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online or by using the P3 Tips app available at Apple or the Google Play Store.
Oldwoman is considered dangerous and shouldn't be approached by the public. If he's located, call 911 and provide the location.
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