RCMP are looking for two men travelling in Saskatchewan believed to be driving a silver 2017 Toyota Camry with Alberta plate E16 163. (Submitted photo/Saskatchewan RCMP)

By CKOM

On the run

Manhunt in Saskatchewan for armed robbery suspects: RCMP

Aug 11, 2024 | 12:39 PM

Saskatchewan RCMP are looking for two men in connection with an armed robbery in Edmonton and an incident in Cut Knife on Saturday.

Police said in a news release that Cut Knife RCMP received a report of a theft at a business on Frontage Road in Cut Knife around 3 p.m. on Aug. 10, where the two men did not pay for fuel.

A witness had followed the men’s vehicle to Sweetgrass First Nation area, police said, when the vehicle pulled over and the occupants pointed a firearm at the witness. No one was injured.

The men are believed to be driving a silver 2017 Toyota Camry with Alberta plate E16 163. The vehicle was stolen from the Edmonton area on Aug. 7.

Saskatchewan RCMP are looking for two men of South Asian descent with thin builds and trimmed beards. Both have a medium complexion and dark hair. One was described as 6-feet-tall with curly hair. (Submitted photo/Saskatchewan RCMP)

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The men are described as South Asian with thin builds and trimmed beards. Both have a medium complexion and dark hair. One is described as 6-foot tall with curly hair.

Police also said the men were involved in an armed robbery in Leduc, Alberta earlier on Saturday.

Around at 4 p.m. Battlefords RCMP officers saw the vehicle on Sweetgrass First Nation and unsucessfully attempted a traffic stop.

Police said they are actively hunting for the men and their vehicle and the men should not be approached.

The investigation continues. If an imminent risk to public safety is identified, we will notify the public.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to inform Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or at saskcrimestoppers.com.

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