Calgary police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Yeamet Lay Obong, a 27-year-old man wanted on over a dozen warrants ranging from drug trafficking to weapons charges.
The Calgary Police Service (CPS) issued a public alert Tuesday morning regarding Yeamet Lay Obong, who is currently the subject of 15 outstanding warrants. The charges reflect a significant history of alleged criminal activity, including serious drug and firearm offenses.
Obong is described as 6'1" tall, weighing approximately 200 pounds, with black hair (dreadlocks) and brown eyes.
The Charges
The list of warrants against Obong is extensive, highlighting what police describe as a persistent failure to comply with court orders. The outstanding warrants include:
Drug Trafficking: Possession of heroin for the purposes of trafficking.
Weapons Offenses: Possession of weapons and multiple counts of breaching five separate firearms prohibition orders.
Financial Crime: Proceeds of crime over $5,000.
Court Violations: Failure to comply with conditions and failure to attend court.
A Pattern of Non-Compliance
The sheer volume of warrants specifically the multiple breaches of firearms prohibitions underscores the difficulty law enforcement faces with repeat offenders in the city.
The "Failure to Attend Court" warrant is particularly notable, as it adds Obong to a growing list of individuals who have bypassed Alberta's judicial process. Public safety advocates have frequently pointed to these types of breaches as a strain on police resources, requiring active manhunts for individuals who were already within the legal system’s purview.
How You Can Help
CPS is urging citizens not to approach Obong if spotted, but to report any information regarding his whereabouts to authorities immediately.
Tip: Information can be provided anonymously. If you recognize him from your neighborhood or have seen him recently, use the contact methods below.
Police Non-Emergency403-266-1234
Crime Stoppers1-800-222-8477
Online Tipscalgarycrimestoppers.org
Case ReferenceCA25450455
Sources:
Calgary Police Service: https://x.com/CalgaryPolice
