Since the report of the firearms theft on March 24, 2023, Tisdale RCMP have been working diligently to identify the persons responsible. Tisdale RCMP have received multiple tips from the public which contributed to officers being able to identify four individuals involved in the firearms theft.
As a result of investigation by Tisdale RCMP, officers have located and arrested three male youth. The youth are facing charges, some of which include:
- Break and Enter with intent to Steal Firearm, Sec. 98(4) of the Criminal Code;
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Sec. 92(3) of the Criminal Code; and
- Possession of a weapon obtained by Crime, Sec. 96(2) of the Criminal Code.
The youth involved cannot be named or identified in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act. One male youth made his first appearance in court in Melfort this morning. The other two youth are scheduled to appear in court on May 8, 2023, in Melfort.
Efforts to locate the fourth, and final, male youth involved in the theft of the firearms is ongoing. Officers continue to conduct proactive patrols in the community to help maintain safety and gather any additional information that may assist with furthering the investigation.
Officers are requesting anyone with information on this incident to report it to Tisdale RCMP by calling (306) 878-3810 or their local police service immediately. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
The investigation is ongoing.