Daily Herald Staff
The Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) and Prince Albert RCMP have asked the public to be on the lookout for a black Kia as they continue the investigation into an armed robbery that occurred Wednesday morning.
Investigators were originally searching for a grey 2009 Chevrolet Silverado that was stolen during the robbery. However, on Thursday, the Prince Albert RCMP announced they had found the vehicle parked south of Prince Albert with no occupants inside. Police believe the suspects may be driving a black Kia car.
PAPS received reports of an armed robbery at around 4:45 a.m. on Wednesday in the 900 block of Second Street East. Officers were told the owner of the grey Silverado met an unknown man and woman at a business in the Marquis Road West unit block and gave them a ride to the 900 block of Second Street East.
Once there, a van pulled up behind the truck. The woman exited the truck and spoke with the occupants of the van. When the owner got out of his truck, two men exited the van with a firearm and stole the truck.
Officers found the truck in the 1500 block of 15th Street West roughly 30 minutes later and attempted a traffic stop. Police say the vehicle fled east at a high rate of speed and eventually left Prince Albert traveling south on Hwy 2.
Police have asked residents who see the vehicle to avoid approaching it, and instead call 310-RCMP or Prince Albert police at 306-953-4222. Anonymous tips can be submitted at 1-800-222-8477 or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
