Police have released these photos of the female suspect in an armed robbery and vehicle chase last night. (Submitted Photo/RCMP)

By paNOW Staff

Shellbrook robbery leads to high-speed chase going to Debden

Jun 23, 2023 | 12:14 PM

An armed robbery of a pickup truck in Shellbrook led to RCMP officers chasing the thieves and stolen vehicle down Highway 55 before capturing one of the two occupants in Debden.

The initial report went to Ahtahkakoop/Shellbrook RCMP, Thursday night stating that a man and a woman went up to an occupied and parked pickup truck and got in.

The man pointed a gun at the driver, who got out, and the thieves drove away in the truck.

Police started an immediate search for the truck with Big River RCMP spotting it on Highway 55 near Canwood, and activating their emergency lights to stop the vehicle.

The thieves did not comply and continued fleeing with a paNOW reader saying he was driving down the highway and had to take the ditch to avoid being hit.

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He said the thieves were driving in the wrong lane pursued by multiple police cruisers.

When the truck got to Debden, the man exited and tried to run away but was caught and arrested shortly after.

Police found an air gun in the vehicle.

This air gun was taken from the vehicle. (RCMP)

Neil Michel, 34, of Pelican Narrows is now charged with robbery with a firearm, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from police, failure to comply with an undertaking and carrying a concealed weapon.

He will make his first court appearance in Prince Albert Provincial Court on June 26.

The woman in the vehicle is still wanted by police and has not been identified.

She is described as having dark hair and when last seen was wearing sunglasses, a plaid top or jacket, dark pants, and light-coloured shoes.

Anyone with information on her identity or location is asked to call the Ahtahkakoop/Shellbrook detachment at 306-468-2969.

People wanting to stay anonymous can use the Crime Stoppers line at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or go to www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

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