Spirit River, Alta. – On Sept. 28, 2025, Spirit River RCMP received a report stating that homeowners near Rycroft, Alta., found a man with multiple injuries in their home. EMS was called and the injured male was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Earlier that evening, a call had been received concerning a man, bloodied and seeming out of it, walking South, away from a dark vehicle with hazard lights on, in the Northbound lane of Highway 2. RCMP had responded but were unable to locate the male, though it is believed to be the same individual.
Spirit River RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in relation to this incident. Anyone with dashcam footage of Highway 2, between Woking and Rycroft, between the hours of 5 p.m. and 10 p.m., is asked to please review their footage and submit anything of interest. Anyone with information or footage is asked to please contact the Spirit River RCMP at 780-864-3525. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can 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. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play. To contact RCMP non-emergency line within any Alberta RCMP jurisdiction call 310-RCMP(7267).