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Saskatchewan RCMP search for man considered armed and dangerous

Saskatchewan RCMP says Glen Halkett, who is considered armed and dangerous, is wanted have a shot was reported to have been fired during a robbery. Saskatchewan RCMP / Supplied

UPDATE: Man considered armed and dangerous arrested in Prince Albert, Sask.

Saskatchewan RCMP are searching the area surrounding Prince Albert for a man they consider armed and dangerous.

Glen Frederick Halkett is charged in a robbery that happened Aug. 7 on the Little Red River First Nation.

Police said a man approached a car pulled over on the side of a road and fired a shot at the driver.

Halkett is then reported to have taken the car.

RCMP said Halkett may be involved in another vehicle theft on Wednesday morning.

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In that incident, investigators said a firearm was used in the theft of a white truck in the RM of Buckland.

Police said the truck was located, however, officers were unable to stop the vehicle.

Halkett is described by police as being five feet six inches, roughly 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

He may be in the communities of Little Red River First Nation, Sturgeon Lake First Nation, Prince Albert, Shellbrook or the Ahtahkakoop First Nation, but RCMP said this is not confirmed.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Halkett, who is facing five charges including robbery with a firearm and using a firearm during the commission of an offence.

Police said Halkett should not be approached and anyone spotting him should immediately contact 911.

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