Sask. RCMP say armed suspects at large, ask people around P.A., Highway 123 to find secure location | CBC News

Saskatchewan RCMP have issued a public alert asking anyone around Prince Albert or Highway 123 to Cumberland House to lock themselves in a secure location after a group of armed, masked men reportedly shot another person and stole their vehicle.

RCMP issued the alert shortly before 10 a.m. CST on Thursday. It says police received a report of a robbery north of Prince Albert around 8:30 a.m. CST. A second alert says the suspects were last seen at about 10 a.m. CST travelling north on Highway 123 toward Cumberland House.

The first alert says initial investigation indicates a person in a vehicle near the White Star grain elevator was approached by multiple men in a vehicle. The victim was shot and had their vehicle stolen. They were transported to hospital with unknown injuries, police say.

RCMP say they believe the suspects are involved in multiple armed vehicle robberies.

They are described as three or four men who may be wearing black bandanas or balaclavas. Police say the suspects are believed to have a gun and should be considered dangerous.

They may be driving a white 2020 Dodge Ram with Saskatchewan license plate RNF 50 (RCMP confirmed there are only five characters).

Police urged people in the Prince Albert area or along Highway 123  to seek immediate shelter, and lock doors and windows. 

They are also asking anyone driving in the area to be cautious of someone asking for a ride and not pick up hitchhikers. 

Police will be active in the area and they are asking the public to not disclose the locations of officers.

RCMP will provide more details as they become available.