Saskatoon Police are investigating an incident in which a 71 year old woman was assaulted and threatened with a gun.

The incident occurred at approximately 6:10 p.m., February 26, 2023 in a parking lot in the 1600 block of 20th Street West. The woman reported that she was in her vehicle when she was approached by an unknown male who asked for a ride. When the woman refused, the male attempted to force his way inside the vehicle. A struggle ensued in which the woman was assaulted and threatened with a gun. The male fled the scene on foot. The victim was treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect is described as being of Indigenous descent, 20-25 years old, with short hair and wearing a red jacket.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the SPS at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.