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Gun heist

Guns, body armour, tools and a camera taken in Rosthern heist

May 25, 2023 | 3:25 PM

Rosthern RCMP are looking for a man believed to be behind the theft of multiple guns, body armour and other items were taken from a local warehouse.

Police say got the report on May 23 at about 10:30 a.m., but by the time they got to the scene on the 1000 Block of Saskatchewan Street, no suspect was to be found.

Surveillance footage shows a man, about 5-feet-8-inches tall with a medium build and wearing a plaid jacket, jeans and a white hat. Police said the man took several guns, body armour, an after market carrier vest, tools and a camera from the warehouse.

The suspect left the scene in a vehicle, but the make and model are not yet known. It is also unclear whether the theft included more than one person.

Saskatoon RCMP are providing forensic services and are processing the scene and looking at the evidence.

Anyone who has information about this incident or the individuals involved, is asked to call Rosthern RCMP by calling 306-232-6400 or your local police service. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

susan.mcneil@pattisonmedia.com

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