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Wood Buffalo RCMP investigates home invasion

Media Release - Alberta RCMP

July 10, 2026 at 2:22:57 p.m.

Wood Buffalo RCMP investigates home invasion

Alberta News

Photo: Jeremy Lacorde is wanted by RCMP for a home invasion. Photo submitted


On Jul. 9, 2026, at approximately 2:08 a.m. Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a report of a home invasion at a residence in Gregoire Lake Reserve, south of Fort McMurray. It was reported that two suspects entered a residence, assaulted the victim and pointed a firearm at them. The suspects made demands for the victim’s phone and money before fleeing the area on a painted black side by side. The victim did not sustain any physical injuries in the assault.

 

Police conducted extensive patrols of the area with Police Dog Services and RPAS however the suspects were not located. The subsequent investigation revealed the identity of the suspects. Police have obtained arrest warrants.

 

Jeremy Lacorde, a 35-year-old male resident of Fort McMurray, is facing charges:

 

  • Robbery with a firearm

  • Assault

  • Assault causing bodily harm

  • Two counts Theft under $5,000

  • Fail to comply with release order

 

Leighton Haineault, a 35-year-old male resident of Fort McMurray, is facing charges:

 

  • Robbery with a firearm - accessory after the fact

  • Two counts Fail to comply with probation order

 

Both Lacorde and Haineault are still at large, known to carry weapons and frequent Fort McKay, Fort McMurray and Lac La Biche areas. RCMP warn the public to not approach the suspects.


UPDATE: July 10 @9:56am


Wood Buffalo RCMP continue to investigate a home invasion that occurred on July. 9, 2026 at a residence south of Fort McMurray. Subsequent to that investigation, on Jul. 10, 2026, at approximately 2:46am, RCMP uncovered the whereabouts of one suspect, Leighton Haineault. With assistance from Police Dog Services, RCMP contained a residence on Amaco Road, located in Gregoire Lake Reserve. Haineault was arrested without incident. Police seized a firearm and ammunition at the time of his arrest.

 

Haineault remains in police custody and is awaiting a Judicial Interim Release Hearing.

 

Wood Buffalo RCMP continue to search for Jeremy Lacorde. RCMP continue to warn the public not to approach him. Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Jeremy Lacorde is asked to contact the Wood Buffalo RCMP at (780) 788‐4000 or 310-RCMP (7267). 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.



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