Big River RCMP made several arrests and are searching for a suspect after five firearms were stolen at a rural home near Debden, Sask., on June 28.
Officers were dispatched at about 11 a.m. for the break and enter. The police investigation determined that five firearms and a credit card were stolen from the home.
As a result of continued investigation, officers determined the suspects were driving a white pick-up truck. They later located the suspect vehicle on Highway 55 near Debden. They attempted a traffic stop but the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. Officers patrolled to locate it.
On June 29, at approximately 12:40 a.m., Big River RCMP received a report of a suspicious white pick-up truck parked next to a residence on Big River First Nation. Officers responded immediately, locating the white pick-up truck and confirming it was the vehicle that fled earlier. Further investigation determined that the vehicle was previously reported stolen out of Aberdeen.
Investigators determined that an individual had fled into the bushes beside the residence. With the assistance of Saskatchewan RCMP’s Police Dog Services and Remote Piloted Aircraft System, an adult male was located and arrested.
49-year-old Aaron Tawpisim from Muskeg Lake Cree Nation is charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, flight from peace officer, two counts, possession of property obtained by crime less than $5,000, dangerous driving, and possession of break-in instruments.
Tawpisim appeared in Prince Albert Provincial Court on July 2.
30-year-old Chantelle Lachance from Big River First Nation is charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, two counts of possession of property obtained by crime less than $5,000, and possession of break-in instruments.
A warrant is issued for Chantelle Lachance’s arrest. Big River RCMP continue to work to locate and arrest her.
Chantelle is about 5-foot-6 and 140 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes.
Report all sightings and information about the whereabouts of Chantelle Lachance to Big River RCMP at 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
Battlefords Forensic Identification Services and Shellbrook RCMP assisted with the investigation.
Big River RCMP continue to investigate.
