'Armed and dangerous' suspect may still be in North Bay, police say
Jacob "Kris" Bruckner (left), 24, is still at large. Bruckner is wanted by police for a New Year's Day shooting on the First Nation territory of Rama. (Rama Police Service)
Police in North Bay and Rama continue to seek the public’s assistance in locating an 'armed and dangerous' suspect, who may still be in the North Bay.
Jacob "Kris" Bruckner, 24, is wanted for "multiple criminal offences involving the discharged of a firearm on the First Nation Territory of Rama on Jan. 1," Rama Police Service said in a news release.
The First Nation, near Orillia, is about 200 kilometres south of North Bay on Highway 11.
Police had been searching for Bruckner, along with 28-year-old Madision Alcrorn, since the incident.
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Alcrorn has been located in North Bay and arrested.
“Rama Police Service would like to thank the North Bay Police Service for their assistance in locating and arresting Madison Alcrorn,” said Rama Police Service.
Alcrorn is being held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Rama police said Bruckner is still at large and is believed to still be armed and dangerous.
“If you see him, please do not approach,” said the police.
Anyone with information about Bruckner's whereabouts should call 911 immediately or their local police authority (North Bay police can be reached at 705-497-5555). Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers.
None of the allegations has been proven in court.
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