The Dangerous Persons Alert in the Thunder Rapids area has been cancelled. The Saskatchewan RCMP says two suspects were arrested in the Tobin Lake area and two others may be on foot in the same area, so the increased police presence continues there. Highway 123 is blocked north of Tobin Lake because of the ongoing search and the public is asked to avoid the area.

Around 8:30 this morning (Thurs), Prince Albert RCMP were told an individual was driving in a vehicle near the White Star elevator north of P.A. and was approached by multiple males in another vehicle. The individual was shot and their vehicle was stolen. The victim was transported to hospital with unknown injuries.

Initially police thought the suspects were traveling east of Nipawin, then they were spotted with a gun around 10 a.m. on Highway 123 heading towards Cumberland House. An update from RCMP just before 11 a.m. stated the suspects had abandoned the truck and were on foot in the Thunder Rapids area. RCMP from multiple units and detachments responded.

The Dangerous Persons Alert was cancelled because the Saskatchewan RCMP has determined the incident no longer meets the criteria for an alert.

Previous update:

The latest update from RCMP indicates that officers from multiple Saskatchewan RCMP units and detachments are now in the Thunder Rapids area and continue to search for the suspects from the Dangerous Person Alert who are believed to be on foot.  The alert remains in effect and those in the Thunder Rapids area need to remain in a secure location with locked doors and windows. People in the area should not stop for hitch hikers or approach suspicious persons. People in other nearby areas should also take precautions.  Investigators continue to ask members of the public to report all information or sightings of suspicious persons to 911.

— Original Story–

Prince Albert RCMP have issued a dangerous person alert warning the public of multiple suspects who have been involved in vehicle robberies using a firearm.

This morning at approximately 8:30 a.m., Prince Albert RCMP received a report of an individual who was in a vehicle driving near the White Star elevator north of Prince Albert and was approached by multiple males in another vehicle.  The individual was shot at by the suspects and has been transported to hospital with unknown injuries. The suspects stole the individual’s vehicle.

Initially, the suspects were believed to be travelling near the intersection of Highways #55 and #123 which is about 30 kilometres east of Nipawin. Then they were seen driving a white 2020 Dodge Ram around 10 a.m. travelling on Highway 123 towards Cumberland House.  Shortly before 11 a.m. another update was issued indicating the suspects were on foot in the Thunder Rapids area and had abandoned the truck.

The suspects are described as three or four males. They may be wearing black bandanas or black balaclavas and are believed to be armed with a gun.  The are considered dangerous. Those in the surrounding area are instructed to seek immediate shelter or shelter in place and close and lock doors and windows, do not leave a secure location, as well be cautious of someone asking for a ride.  RCMP also ask that area residents not disclose police locations.

There were car jackings last week in the Prince Albert area where multiple suspects who were armed, stole vehicles, in two separate incidents.