A red truck was involved in a report of gunshots on Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation and investigators believe this may be connected to an ongoing stolen red truck investigation.
SHELLBROOK — RCMP are looking for a red truck that had an unsecured firearm inside it when it was stolen, and they have reason to believe the thief or thieves are dangerous.
On Aug. 8, at approximately 1:48 p.m., Shellbrook RCMP received a report of a vehicle theft outside a business on Main Street in Shellbrook.
The truck is described as a red 2005 GMS Sierra 2500 with Saskatchewan license plate 297 MLE. It has a red slip tank on the flat bed. Investigation has determined that occupants of a grey Ford F150 truck may have information about this theft and police would like to speak with them.
If you see the vehicles matching the above descriptions, do not approach them. The occupant(s) of the red truck may be armed and are considered dangerous. Call police immediately.
Officers have been patrolling for the stolen vehicle. At approximately 10 a.m. Aug. 9, Ahtahkakoop RCMP located the stolen red truck on Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation and attempted a traffic stop. The red truck did not stop and was last seen driving northbound towards the Debden area.
The morning of Aug. 9, RCMP also received a separate report of gunshots on Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation. The report indicated a red truck was involved and investigators believe this may be connected to the ongoing stolen red truck investigation.
Report all information about this incident to your local police at 310-RCMP (7267). Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
