The Saskatoon Police Air Support Unit (ASU), K9 unit, and RCMP assisted in a stolen vehicle report over the weekend.

On June 22, 2024 at approximately 10:00 p.m. police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in progress in the 10 Block of 24th Street East. The call stated a male stole a rideshare drivers vehicle at knifepoint.

The suspect fled the scene before police arrival; however, Saskatchewan RCMP received a complaint shortly after of a vehicle matching the description of the suspect vehicle driving at a high rate of speed near Rosthern. Saskatoon Police Air Support Unit (ASU) began monitoring the vehicle North of Rosthern before directing RCMP and SPS K9 to the vehicle location where a tire deflation device was successfully deployed.

The suspect then fled on foot before being arrested shortly after. As a result, a 20-year-old man is facing charges relating to possession of a weapon for the purpose of committing an offence, robbery, dangerous driving, as well as breaching court-ordered conditions.

(Court Information Number: 991272417)