The Saskatoon Police Service has concluded its third retail blitz of 2025 in the month of December.
Project Shield occurred on six separate days at retail locations throughout Saskatoon. The blitz was led by members of the SPS’ Community Mobilization, Alternative Response, and Bike Units, who worked closely with store Loss Prevention Officers and private security personnel.
Working alongside these partners, the focus of the blitz was to identify and arrest prolific and violent offenders for a variety of crimes. As a result of these efforts, 30 arrests were made; 15 of which were repeat offenders and 10 were considered violent. A total of 42 charges were laid and over $2,600 worth of stolen merchandise was recovered.
During the blitz, information was also released about advancements in ongoing investigations occurring in both Edmonton and Saskatoon as a direct result of arrests made during Project Shield.
Police thank our retail partners and community for their assistance throughout this blitz. Community members are encouraged to continue reporting crime and suspicious activity in retail spaces to police by calling 306-975-8300 or, in an emergency, 9-1-1.
December 2, 2025 3:53 PM
Following a continued increase in theft and violence across Saskatoon’s retail landscape, the Saskatoon Police Service will be conducting its third retail blitz of 2025 during the month of December. The blitz will take place on select dates throughout the entire month at predetermined retail locations across the city.
“As holiday activity increases in our city and retail spaces become busier, it’s important that every community member feels safe.” says Inspector Doug McNeil of the SPS’ Community Engagement Division. “By strengthening enforcement and collaboration with our retail partners, Project Shield is a commitment to ensuring retail spaces remain welcoming and retail crime offenders are held accountable.”
Working alongside store Loss Prevention Officers and security personnel, the SPS will focus on identifying and arresting prolific and violent offenders for a variety of crimes, including; theft, weapons possession, breach of conditions, and to execute outstanding warrants. Education will be provided to less-prolific offenders under certain circumstances.
If you observe crime or suspicious activity in a retail space, report it to police by calling 306-975-8300 or, in an emergency, 9-1-1.