Brooks RCMP respond to pair of hit and runs

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Ryan Dahlman

Southern Alberta Newspapers

Police in Brooks are investigating two separate hit-and-run collisions that occurred earlier this month, along with complaints about thefts from vehicles, a firearm threat and a disturbing the peace call at the A&W restaurant.

RCMP responded to a single-vehicle collision on Birch Street after a blue Dodge Dakota struck a stop sign on Feb. 10 at 4:30 p.m. Police say the Dodge was turning onto Birth Street and slid through the intersection, striking the sign and causing damages.

When officers arrived on scene the driver had already fled the scene.

Three days later on Feb. 13, police received a call after a parked Blue Hyundai Santa Fe was struck by a vehicle in the parking lot of Home Time BBQ, sometime before 10 a.m.

An investigation is ongoing and police are asking anyone with information on the unknown vehicle involved to phone the Brooks detachment.

During that same evening on Feb. 13, RCMP responded to several complaints of thefts from vehicles which occurred the previous night on Feb. 12. Police say those investigations remain ongoing and are reminding residents to ensure vehicles are locked and any valuables are removed or hidden.

A male was arrested from Brooks Health Centre after being removed by security for claiming he had a firearm and was intending to use it if he was not allowed back in.

Police responded to the call and quickly arrested the suspect shortly after 10:20 a.m. on Feb. 12. They confirmed he did not have a firearm.

The male was arrested and charged with uttering threats and has been released with conditions. His first court appearance is scheduled for April 23.

Police also issued a verbal warning to a man following a report of an unwanted person disturbing staff and customers at A&W on Feb. 11 shortly after 7 p.m.

When police arrived the man had already left the establishment. Police say the restaurant declined to press charges but requested that the male not return.