SASKATOON – Saskatoon police are searching for a 32-year-old woman after she allegedly pointed a handgun at a patrol officer Saturday. Police were investigating a theft in the area when the complainant pointed out a suspect vehicle at around 1:15 p.m.
The officer investigating conducted a traffic stop near Avenue J South and 20th Street West. While attempting to arrest the woman in the backseat, she pulled out what appeared to be a handgun and pointed it at the officer.
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The officer retreated to a position of cover at which time the suspect fled the scene on foot. A canine unit was called in but members were unable to locate the woman.
The suspect is known to police.
No injuries were reported and the investigation is ongoing.
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