UPDATE: Shaine Smith is reportedly in RCMP custody. According to a release from Piikani RCMP, officials are thanking the individuals who assisted in locating him.
The public is being asked for their help locating a man wanted for fleeing police and dangerously driving a vehicle.
According to Piikani RCMP around 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24th officers allegedly attempted to stop the suspect during a traffic stop. Officials say that Shaine Smith allegedly fled from police at “excessive speeds.” According to reports the second time that officers located Smith he “intentionally drove at the RCMP cruiser,” allegedly avoiding colliding with the officer at the last second by swerving away from the vehicle.
A release from police states “His disregard for other users of the road is a large concern for RCMP.”
The 33-year-old is reported as being roughly 5’10”, weighing around 170 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Police believe he is driving a 2004 gold-coloured Chevrolet Malibu, bearing Alberta licence plate BWV 8504.
Smith is also reportedly prohibited from driving across Canada. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact RCMP or Crime Stoppers.