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Threats on social media lead to arrests
A Cranbrook youth is in police custody after making threats on social media.
Cranbrook RCMP is currently investigating after receiving reports that a Cranbrook youth had posted threats on social media. RCMP received the information on Saturday night and immediately moved to identify the suspect. RCMP was able to locate and arrest the youth, who remains in custody at this time.
A second youth has also been arrested in the Sparwood area as a result of the investigation.
“Extensive Cranbrook resources, along with School District No. 5 (SD5) personnel, have been working tirelessly all weekend in attempts to determine whether or not these two youths were acting alone or there may be others involved,” said Cst. Katie Forgeron of Cranbrook RCMP.
Cranbrook RCMP along with SD5 personnel will continue to follow up on any leads with regard to these threats, she added.
If anyone has any information they are asked to contact the Cranbrook RCMP at 250-489-3471 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222 TIPS (8477).
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