Strathcona County, Alta. – On July 24, 2023, Strathcona County RCMP arrested a male wanted in relation to an arson investigation.
Robert Martin (45), a current resident of Vernon, B.C., was arrested and charged with:
- Arson, disregard for human life
- Assault cause bodily harm
- Disobeying a court order
Robert Martin was released from custody following a Judicial Interim Release hearing and is scheduled to appear in Sherwood Park Provincial Court on August 16, 2023.
Strathcona County RCMP are still seeking to identify the second male that fled the scene in a new model white Ford F150. If you have any information on the unidentified male suspect, please call the Strathcona County RCMP at (780) 467-7741. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by Internet at www.tipsubmit.com or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions). To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.
Background
July 11 2023
Strathcona County RCMP Seek Public Assistance in Locating Arson Suspect
Strathcona County Alta. – On June 28 2023, at approximately 9:15 a.m., Strathcona County RCMP were advised by the Strathcona Fire Department of a residential fire at a rural residence. At the time the lone occupant of the residence was able to escape unharmed. Investigators from the Fire Department assisted police and determined the fire was intentionally set and a criminal investigation was launched.
As a result of the investigation, an arrest warrant has been issued for Robert Martin (45) a resident of Red Deer, Alberta. Martin is facing charges of:
- Arson, disregard for human life
- Disobeying a court order
It is believed that Martin fled the scene with another unknown male suspect in a newer model white Ford F150. Police are requesting assistance from the public in locating, Martin and identifying/locating the other male. Martin is believed to be in the Red Deer area or in the City of Kelowna, British Columbia.
Martin is described as:
- 6’0” ft and 250lbs
- Heavy set
- Brown eyes and brown hair
The unidentified male suspect is described as:
- Over 6’0” ft
- Caucasian, with a slender build
If you have any information on the whereabouts of Martin or the unidentified male suspect, please call the Strathcona County RCMP at (780) 467-7741. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by Internet at www.tipsubmit.com or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions). To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.