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Police search for 2 after armed highway robbery reported on Mudie Lake First Nation

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Police are searching for two men for an alleged armed robbery on the Mudie Lake First Nation in northern Saskatchewan.

Pierceland RCMP received the report at 6 a.m. last Thursday and the investigation determined a driver was driving on Highway 21 on the First Nation.

“The motorist came across a black compact SUV stopped on the roadway and a male laying on the ground nearby,” police in a news release.

“The motorist stopped to help the male. As soon as the motorist exited their vehicle, the male got up, threatened the motorist with a machete and demanded the keys to their vehicle. Another male approached, assaulted the motorist and also demanded the keys to the vehicle.”

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Police said the motorist was robbed of cash, but was able to get back into the vehicle, drive away, and call the police.

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The two suspects were last seen heading north on Highway 21 to Pierceland in the black compact SUV.

“One of the males was described as wearing jeans and a black hoodie,” according to the release.

“The other male is described as approximately 5’11” with a thin build and dark-coloured eyes. He was also wearing a black hoodie and a black neck warmer pulled up over his mouth/nose.”

Police warn the public not to approach two suspects or the black compact SUV. Police also say that if you come across what you think could be a staged accident, do not get out of your vehicle, but turn around and call the police.

Anyone with information can reach Pierceland RCMP at 306-839-3330 or provide anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or saskcrimestoppers.com.

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