Mounties are on the lookout for three suspects and a vehicle following an incident near Fiske, Sask., on Monday.
At around 11:40 a.m. CT, police say three suspects wearing black masks approached a victim south of Highway 7.
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Each suspect was carrying what appeared to be a handgun, according to officials.
According to police, the victim immediately left in their own vehicle but saw the suspects get into an older-style black SUV.
One of the suspects is described as having a long ponytail while another has orange curly hair. Police said all three suspects were wearing balaclavas which covered half their faces.
Police dog services and volunteer planes are currently assisting with the search.
All schools in rural areas near the incident were placed in hold-and-secure mode as a precaution but the lockdowns were lifted by 3 p.m.
RCMP are advising the public not to approach the suspects if they see them. Anyone who sees the SUV or suspects matching the above description is asked to contact 911 immediately.