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Northern Saskatchewan police find wanted man hiding in cellar

RCMP in northern Saskatchewan said a wanted man was found hiding in a cellar, thanks to tips from the public. File / Global News

La Ronge RCMP said a wanted man was found in northern Saskatchewan, thanks to multiple tips from members of the public.

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At around 1:45 a.m. CT on Saturday, police were advised that Sidney Ratt was hiding at a home on the Lac La Ronge First Nation.

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Mounties obtained a warrant to enter the house, and officers located the 18-year-old La Ronge man hiding in a cellar. He was taken into custody without incident.

Ratt is facing charges of possession of a firearm contrary to a judge’s order, possession of a prohibited weapon, robbery, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, mischief and four counts of assault with a weapon.

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He is scheduled to appear in La Ronge provincial court on Monday.

RCMP officials are thanking the public for their assistance in apprehending Ratt.

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La Ronge is approximately 345 kilometres north of Saskatoon.

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