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UPDATE: Yorkton RCMP arrest one of three men they were searching for

Kidnapping victim was threatened with firearms

YORKTON - Dustin Kennedy was arrested without incident at a residence in Yorkton. He has appeared in court and was remanded to appear on Sept. 24 in Yorkton.

Kennedy was one of three being sought after Yorkton RCMP were dispatched Sept. 7,  to a report of a kidnapping.

Investigation has determined that on Sept. 7, 2021 at approximately 2 a.m., an adult male was walking in an alley off of Independent St. when he was approached by a vehicle. A male got out of the vehicle, grabbed him and pulled him inside.

The victim was taken to a garage in the City of Yorkton and held until the following morning. During this time, the victim was threatened with firearms. He was then released.

The victim and the males are known to one another. Yorkton RCMP believes this to be an isolated incident.

As a result of investigation, three males have been each been charged with:

- 1 count, robbery with firearm, Section 344, Criminal Code

- 1 count, kidnapping with firearm, Section 279(1.1), Criminal Code

- 1 count, forcible confinement, Section 279(2), Criminal Code

- 1 count, unauthorized possession of a firearm, Section 91(3), Criminal Code

Warrants were issued for their arrests and Yorkton RCMP are actively working to locate and arrest them.

Tyson Ledoux and Scott Cook have not been located.

Scott Ramsey Cook (DOB:1987-06-27) of Yorkton, SK is described as approximately 6’2” and 240 lb. He has black hair and brown eyes.

Tyson Ledoux (DOB:1991-03-19) of Regina, SK is described as approximately 6’3” and 150 lb. He has brown hair and brown eyes.

If you see these individuals, do not approach them. Call your local police service, or report information anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.