Emergency alerts issued following shooting and robbery near Prince Albert

Backgrounder

The dangerous person alert has been cancelled

The dangerous person alert is cancelled.

Two suspects were arrested in the Lake Tobin area.

There may be two other suspects outstanding and they may be on the loose in the Lake Tobin area.

As a result of ongoing investigations, Saskatchewan RCMP have determined that this incident no longer meets the criteria for a dangerous person alert.

We continue to monitor the situation and updates will be provided when available. If an imminent risk to public safety is identified, we will inform the public.

Residents in the Lake Tobin area may notice a continued increased police presence.

It is important for drivers to note that Highway #123 is closed north of Lake Tobin due to the ongoing search and police presence. The public is asked to avoid the area.

Saskatchewan RCMP are continuing to investigate. Anyone with information should call 310-RCMP (7267). Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

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Update #3: Prince Albert RCMP are warning the public about dangerous people

Officers from several Saskatchewan RCMP units and detachments are now in the Thunder Rapids area and continue to search for suspects. We have no further investigation updates at this time.

The dangerous person alert remains active; we ask that people in the Thunder Rapids area remain in a safe location with doors and windows locked. People in the area should not stop for hitchhiking or approach suspicious persons.

People in other nearby areas should take precautions.

Investigators continue to ask members of the public to report any information or sightings of suspicious persons to 911.

We will continue to provide updates as we can.

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Update #2: Suspects are now believed to be on foot in the area of ​​Thunder Rapids on Highway #123. I am no longer in the vehicle. The public is advised to stay away from this area.

There are several suspects. They are considered armed and dangerous.

If you are in Thunder Rapids and the surrounding area: Seek shelter or shelter in place immediately and close and lock doors and windows. Do not leave a safe location. Be aware of someone asking for a ride. Don’t pick up the hitchhiker. Do not disclose your locations to the police. Be cautious if not in the areas immediately described.

We have no additional updates to share at this time.

For our news partners, because this is a fast-moving situation, the initial alert was issued over a wide area first. As the situation continues to develop, the alert radius has been adjusted accordingly. Updated alert information can be found on the SaskAlert website.

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Update #1: Prince Albert RCMP are warning the public about dangerous people

The suspects were last seen with a gun at approximately 10am on Highway #123 heading north towards Cumberland House. Still in white 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab with green toolbox and Saskatchewan license plate RNF 50.

The suspects are described as three or four men. They may wear black bandanas or black balaclavas. The suspects are believed to be armed with a weapon and are considered dangerous.

We have no additional updates to share at this time.

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Prince Albert RCMP are warning the public about dangerous individuals involved in multiple vehicle robberies involving a firearm.

On October 24, 2024 at approximately 8:30 am, Prince Albert RCMP received a report of a robbery north of Prince Albert, SK.

The initial investigation determined that a person was in a vehicle driving near the White Star lift north of Prince Albert, SK when they were approached by several males in a vehicle.

The individual was shot by the suspects. They were taken to hospital with unknown injuries. The suspects stole the individual’s vehicle.

The suspects are described as three or four men. They may wear black bandanas or black balaclavas. The suspects are believed to be armed with a weapon and are considered dangerous.

He may be driving a white 2020 Dodge Ram with Saskatchewan license plate RNF 50. (Yes, there are only 5 characters.)

The suspects are believed to be traveling near the intersection of Highways #55 and #123 near Prince Albert.

More information to come. If you are in Prince Albert and the surrounding area: Seek shelter or shelter in place immediately and close and lock doors and windows. Do not leave a safe location. Be aware of someone asking for a ride. Don’t pick up the hitchhiker. Do not disclose your locations to the police. Be cautious if not in the areas immediately described.

The situation is unfolding quickly and we will provide updates as soon as possible