HOLBEIN – Shellbrook RCMP seek the public's assistance identifying the suspect in an armed robbery near Holbein
Shellbrook RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect and locating a vehicle stolen in an armed robbery near Holbein.
On July 3 at approximately 1:05 p.m., Shellbrook RCMP received a report of an armed robbery.
Officers responded and determined a man with a weapon threatened a woman and stole her vehicle while she was parked on the side of Highway 693, just north of Holbein. The suspect fled north on Highway 693 in the stolen vehicle.
No physical injuries were reported to police.
The stolen vehicle is described as a grey 2011 Kia Sorento SUV with Saskatchewan licence plate 491 PCN. At this time, both the SUV and the suspect have not been located.
The suspect is described as a bald male, wearing a black shirt and blue jeans. Police say they do not have further details about the suspect at this time.
Shellbrook RCMP are asking anyone with information about this incident, or who witnessed suspicious activity in the Holbein area in the afternoon of July 3, to contact police by calling 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
Shellbrook RCMP continue to investigate.
