BATTLEFORDS — RCMP in the Battlefords area are searching for a suspect after a firearm was reportedly pointed at a homeowner from a passing vehicle Saturday morning.
According to a message issued through the Saskatchewan Crime Watch Advisory Network on Sunday, the incident occurred around 11 a.m. on a rural property in the RM of Round Hill, near Range Road 3143 north of Highway 750.
Police say the suspect was driving a white, older-style Chevrolet single-cab truck. As the vehicle passed the property, someone inside allegedly pointed a firearm at the homeowner.
RCMP are patrolling the area and urge the public not to approach the vehicle if spotted. Instead, witnesses are asked to call 310-RCMP or 911 in an emergency.
Anyone with information can also contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).