RCMP have issued a Canada-wide warrant for a man they says could be armed and dangerous.
On August 4, 2014 shortly after 3:00 p.m., Fox Creek RCMP officers responded to a complaint of a female who was abducted by a male with a firearm. The incident started at a business location in the town of Fox Creek and it took place between 1:00 p.m. and the time the female victim managed to escape. The victim and suspect knew each other through business deals.
As a result of the investigation, the RCMP have charged David James Rogerson, 49-year-old male of British Columbia and a Canada Wide warrant has been issued with the following charges:
Robbery with a Firearm, section 344 of the Criminal Code; Kidnapping with a Firearm, section 279(1.1) of the Criminal Code; Unlawful Confinement, section 279(2) of the Criminal Code; Assault with a weapon, section 267(a) of the Criminal Code; Mischief, section 430(3) of the Criminal Code; Utter threats to cause death, section 264.1(1)(a) of the Criminal Code; Use a Firearm in the Commission of an offence, Section 85 (1)(a) of the Criminal Code; Pointing a Firearm, section 87(2) of the Criminal Code; Carry a Weapon for the Purpose of Committing an Offence, Section 88 of the Criminal Code; Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, section 91(3) of the Criminal Code; Possession of a Restricted Firearm with readily accessible ammunition, section 95(2) of the Criminal Code
Rogerson is described as: 5'7" weighing 200 lbs. he was last seen wearing a light brown jacket and blue jeans. He was unshaven.
The public is urged not to approach him. He was last travelling in a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee black in color four doors, British Columbia licence plate 655 MPR.
If you know the whereabouts of ROGERSON or have seen this vehicle, please contact the Fox Creek RCMP at 780-622-3580, your local police by dialling 911 or, Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
