20-year-old Lethbridge man faces mischief charges for reporting a fake kidnapping to 911, wasting police resources.

20-year-old Lethbridge man faces mischief charges after reporting a fake kidnapping to 911, resulting in a police investigation. The caller claimed a friend was kidnapped and trapped in a moving vehicle, with kidnappers armed with bear spray, knives, and possibly a firearm. The victim was found safe in Calgary, and the caller was arrested at his home. The hoax wasted significant police resources in both Lethbridge and Calgary.

March 04, 2024
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