Man who repeatedly flew large drone around Calgary still sought by police

Calgary police are still asking the public to help identify a man who was seen illegally operating a large drone in May and June posing a danger to aircraft and then again on Canada Day.

In the latest case, the man was spotted operating theunmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) from a green space near 1201 Crescent RoadN.E. at about 11:30 p.m. on July 1.

He was seen flying a drone in the same area around4:10 p.m. on June 1.

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Around 2:10 p.m. on May 31, police believe the same manflew a dronenear theMcCallLake Golf Course in the city's northeast, near the airport.

Police said in a release the drone "was seen encroaching into the flight path for aircraft coming into and out of Calgary International Airport."

The man was described as being middle-aged,havingblack hair and wearing light-coloured clothing.

Anyone information about these incidents or the identity of the man is asked to call police 403-266-1234or emailuav@calgarypolice.ca.

Tips can also be left anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at calgarycrimestoppers.org.

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