On Apr. 20, 2023, at approximately 03:14 p.m., the Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team (CRT) were conducting patrols when they observed a stolen Acura MDX driving erratically in the area of Riverside Meadows. The female driver later drove into a parked vehicle, after which she was arrested.

Tiana Crandon, a 32-year-old resident of Red Deer County, was arrested and remanded into custody. She is charged with:

  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Drive while unauthorized
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand (drugs)
  • Failure to comply with release order condition

Vehicle thefts can be prevented, please remember to not leave vehicles unattended and running. Vehicle monitoring is also recommended.

If you have any information regarding this incident please contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2200. 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.