Missing Sundre ATV rider found safe
Oct. 4 Update
Sundre RCMP say Bobbie Puttick has been found safe.
Sundre RCMP search for missing ATV rider
Oct. 3, 2025
Sundre RCMP are searching for Bobbie Puttick, 45, who went missing while ATV riding near Fallen Timber Creek.
Puttick was last seen at 7 p.m. on Oct. 2 near Fallen Timber Creek off Burnt Timber Road, north of Township 304 and west of Highway 22 at kilometre marker 11. He went fishing Thursday night on his ATV.
His rolled vehicle was found Friday at 1 p.m. off Highway 40 (Forestry Trunk Road), north of Highway 579. RCMP believe he wandered away from the ATV on foot and may be between Highway 40 and kilometre marker 11 on Burnt Timber Road.
Puttick is described as a Caucasian male with a grey beard, five feet six inches tall and 140 pounds. He is wearing a black and grey checkered jacket and jeans.
Anyone with information can call Sundre RCMP at 403-638-3655. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.P3Tips.com or through the P3 Tips app.
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Missing Sundre ATV rider found safe
Oct. 4 Update
Sundre RCMP say Bobbie Puttick has been found safe.
Sundre RCMP search for missing ATV rider
Oct. 3, 2025
Sundre RCMP are searching for Bobbie Puttick, 45, who went missing while ATV riding near Fallen Timber Creek.
Puttick was last seen at 7 p.m. on Oct. 2 near Fallen Timber Creek off Burnt Timber Road, north of Township 304 and west of Highway 22 at kilometre marker 11. He went fishing Thursday night on his ATV.
His rolled vehicle was found Friday at 1 p.m. off Highway 40 (Forestry Trunk Road), north of Highway 579. RCMP believe he wandered away from the ATV on foot and may be between Highway 40 and kilometre marker 11 on Burnt Timber Road.
Puttick is described as a Caucasian male with a grey beard, five feet six inches tall and 140 pounds. He is wearing a black and grey checkered jacket and jeans.
Anyone with information can call Sundre RCMP at 403-638-3655. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.P3Tips.com or through the P3 Tips app.
Missing persons, crime, accidents, fire, death investigations and more.
RCMP Crime Map
View approximate locations of thefts, break and enters, missing persons and high-crime areas in Alberta here.
If you see a crime in progress or need police assistance in an emergency, call 911.
Anonymous reporting through Crime Stoppers and cash rewards
Crime Stoppers allows tip sharing without disclosing personal information. An ID number and password are provided to follow up on tip status or add details.
Cash rewards up to $2,000 may be available for tips leading to an arrest. Higher payouts apply to serious crimes like murder, sexual assault, drug and weapon seizures, and human trafficking.
Call in your tip: 1-800-222-8477 Submit tip online
Online crime reporting (under $5,000)
If you are the victim of property crime such as theft or vandalism under $5,000, online reporting is available 24/7.
Contact your local RCMP or Crime Stoppers with information about illegal activity.
- Pincher Creek RCMP – 403-627-6000
- Crowsnest Pass RCMP – 403-562-2866
- Piikani Nation RCMP – 403-965-2000
- Other Alberta detachments
- Canadian RCMP detachments
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