MAIDSTONE – Update 2: SASKTODAY.ca first reported that the Biggar and Maidstones incidents may be connected and now RCMP have confirmed this. RCMP say suspects are armed and dangerous.
Update: RCMP want to clarify that the armed robbery occurred at a residence on the 100 block of 3rd Avenue East. After the truck fled from police, it was seen turning north of Highway 16.
RCMP say that Information about this incident should be reported to Maidstone RCMP at 306-893-4800.
Maidstone RCMP is asking the public to report sightings and information about a stolen grey 2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty with Saskatchewan License Plate 720 KBF.
Police say their initial investigation determined two males wearing ski masks and a female were demanding money from an occupant of the home. When the suspects left the residence, one of the suspects shot the firearm in the air. There were no injuries reported to police.
Officers responded immediately and located a grey 2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty with Saskatchewan License Plate 720 KBF leaving the residence. The truck was reported as stolen from North Battleford earlier that day.
The truck fled from police and continued east of Maidstone. A police pursuit was initiated and continued for 15 minutes. The truck was last seen turning north on Highway 16 and was lost in the dust from its speeding.
Maidstone RCMP are investigating this incident and have conducted interviews, neighbourhood inquiries and continue to follow-up on information provided to them. Maidstone RCMP continue to proactively patrol the community to help maintain publicly safety.
Based on preliminary information gathered by police to date, this is believed to be an isolated incident.
Maidstone RCMP are asking the public to report sightings of the grey 2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty with Saskatchewan License Plate 720 KBF or any information relating to this incident to police immediately by contacting the Maidstone RCMP at 306-893-47800 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.
Police say the investigation is ongoing.
On Tuesday afternoon Biggar RCMP issued an alert warning residents to watch out for a lifted grey F350 truck with a plate starting with 720 that was last seen around Sonningdale. Police warned residents to observe the vehicle only and call 911 as the vehicle has rammed a police vehicle and suspects are armed. Do not approach. RCMP members are in the area pursuing the vehicle. RCMP haven't confirmed if the two incidents are related and if it's the same vehicle involved in both incidents.
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