On September 8, 2024 at approximately 11:45 p.m., Wadena RCMP received a report of an armed robbery at a business in Wadena, SK. Officers responded immediately. Investigation determined an adult male entered the business, approached an employee with what appeared to be a firearm, and stole merchandise. The adult male later left the business. No physical injuries were reported to police.
On September 9, 2024 at approximately 1:20 a.m., Wadena RCMP received a report of a break and enter at a business in Foam Lake, SK. Officers responded and determined an adult male threw an unknown object at the business's glass door, shattering it and setting off the security alarm. The adult male entered the business with what appeared to be a firearm, stole merchandise, and later left in a black Jeep Patriot with Saskatchewan license plate 621 NNC. The adult male was last seen heading towards Main Street in Foam Lake. No physical injuries were reported to police.
As a result of continued investigation, 34-year-old Joseph "Joey" Desjarlais from Fishing Lake First Nation is charged with:
- one count, robbery with a weapon, Section 344, Criminal Code;
- one count, break, enter and commit, Section 348(1)(b), Criminal Code; and
- two counts, using an imitation firearm in an offence, Section 85(2)(a), Criminal Code.
A warrant has been issued for his arrest.
Wadena RCMP continue working to locate and arrest Joseph "Joey" Desjarlais and ask members of the public to report all sightings and information about his whereabouts.
Joseph "Joey" Desjarlais is described as approximately 5'7" tall and 130 lbs. He has brown eyes, short brown hair, and a short beard. Joseph "Joey" Desjarlais was last seen wearing a light brown hoodie and a fanny pack. He has tattoos of the words 'public' and 'enemy' with flames on his hands, and 'Bonnie and Clyde' tattooed on the right side of his neck. A photo of him is attached.
If you see Joseph "Joey" Desjarlais, do not approach him. Report all sightings and information about the whereabouts of Joseph "Joey" Desjarlais to Wadena RCMP at 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
Saskatchewan RCMP Warrant Enforcement Suppression Team (WEST) is assisting in this investigation.