Update - Saskatchewan RCMP: Report sightings of grey F-350 involved in numerous incidents in west-central and central Saskatchewan

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Just before midnight on May 17, 2023, Battlefords RCMP's Gang Task Force located the grey F-350 Super Duty in the City of North Battleford.

Three occupants were arrested without incident.

The investigation is ongoing and updates, including potential charges, will be provided when available.

Saskatchewan RCMP thanks the media and public for their assistance with this investigation.

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Saskatchewan RCMP is investigating multiple incidents involving unknown suspects driving a grey, 2006 F-350 Super Duty pick-up truck. The truck was displaying Saskatchewan license plate *** *** during some of these incidents, but note that it's possible the suspects could change the plate. The truck is reported to have a burnt-out driver's side taillight. It was reported as stolen from North Battleford on May 14, 2023.

At this time, there are limited descriptions of the suspects available. Please see incident details below for the descriptors reported to police. They are believed to be armed and dangerous and should not be approached.

Officers are working to locate the truck and suspects as soon as possible. Police are continuing to conduct patrols, interviews and neighbourhood inquiries and will follow up on all information provided to them.

Instructions to the public: If seen, do not approach the truck and report any sightings to your police service immediately. Secure all freestanding and slip fuel tanks with locks, as fuel thefts have been reported to police as part of this investigation. Ensure your tractors are locked and all keys from vehicles removed. Report stolen vehicles, suspicious persons or crimes in progress immediately by calling your local police service immediately. Contact your local RCMP detachment by dialling 310-RCMP. In an emergency, always dial 911.

Reported incidents involving the truck and suspects are as follows:

• Maidstone RCMP responded to the report of an armed robbery at a residence involving a firearm in Maidstone. Initial investigation determined two males wearing ski masks and a female were demanding money from an occupant of the residence. When the suspects left the residence, one of them discharged a firearm in the air. There were no injuries reported to police. Officers responded immediately and observed the F-350 fleeing the area. The investigation into this incident continues and Maidstone RCMP advised surrounding detachments to be on the lookout for the truck.
• On May 15, 2023, at approximately 10 p.m., Cut Knife RCMP officers were patrolling on Poundmaker Cree Nation when they located the suspect truck. Officers activated their emergency lights and attempted a traffic stop. The truck did not stop and fled at a high rate of speed. Officers patrolled and extensively searched for the truck. It was not located.
• On May 16, 2023, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Battlefords RCMP located the suspect truck on 110^th Street in North Battleford. Officers activated their emergency lights and attempted a traffic stop. The driver did not stop and then rammed a police vehicle. The officers were not injured but the vehicle was damaged to the point of being inoperable. Battlefords RCMP immediately began patrolling to locate the truck. It was located on Highway #4. Officers once again attempted a traffic stop, however the vehicle fled.
• On May 16, 2023, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Biggar RCMP received a report of a firearm discharge at a rural property in the RM of Glenside. Investigation determined the suspect truck entered the property and a group of male occupants attempted to steal diesel from a tractor. No further description of the male suspects is available. The suspects discharged a firearm when fleeing the property. No injuries were reported. No injuries were reported. Biggar RCMP immediately began patrolling for the suspect truck. It was not located.
• On the evening of May 16, 2023, Warman RCMP received a report of a fuel theft in Maymont, SK potentially involving the suspect truck. Soon after, they received a report the suspect truck was observed leaving a gas station on the Yellowhead Highway near Radisson. Officers patrolled the area, located the truck on Highway #16 near the Borden Bridge and attempted a traffic stop. The truck fled. Officers conducted extensive patrols. The truck was not located.

Saskatchewan RCMP continues efforts to locate this truck and involved suspects. An increased police presence may be noted in west-central Saskatchewan.

Updates will be provided when available.