Wakaw RCMP are asking the public for help locating two wanted men.
According to a media release, RCMP received multiple reports on the afternoon of Sept. 16 about two armed men on One Arrow First Nation.
“Wakaw RCMP responded and One Arrow First Nation enacted a community lock down,” the release said.
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Investigators learned that an altercation occurred between the two men, who were both in possession of a firearm. Afterward, both men fled on foot.
Neither firearm was discharged and no injuries were reported.
Police are now looking for 18-year-old Shakobey Sanderson and 23-year-old Bruce Matchap, commonly known as BJ, both from One Arrow First Nation.
Each has been charged with pointing a firearm and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Matchap also faces three additional charges for failing to comply with the conditions of his release order.
Warrants have been issued for both of their arrests.
Sanderson is described as 6 ft., 165 lbs, with brown eyes and black hair, although police did not share photos of him.
Matchap is also described as 6 ft., roughly 180 lbs, with brown eyes, black hair and multiple tattoos on his face.
The RCMP are asking anyone with information on their whereabouts to contact police and not to approach either man.
If the risk to the public becomes imminent, the RCMP said it will notify the public.
Stolen firearms
Shellbrook RCMP are currently investigating the theft of 10 firearms.
On the morning of Sept. 16, the agency received a report of a break-and-enter at a home in the RM of Shellbrook, which occurred around 10:30 p.m. the night before, on Sept. 15.
Investigators learned an unknown person, or persons, entered the home’s garage and broke into the gun safe before leaving in a dark, four-door pickup truck.
Power tools, ammunition and 10 firearms were reported stolen to police.
Shellbrook RCMP are asking anyone with information, or those who witnessed suspicious activity in the area, to contact them.
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