ARRESTED: Battlefords RCMP ask public to report sightings of Lorenz Paskimin and Silas Soosay

July 10, 2025 - Red Pheasant Cree Nation, Saskatchewan
From: Saskatchewan RCMP

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Battlefords RCMP arrested Lorenz Paskimin on July 10, 2025, in the Battlefords area. He appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court on July 31, 2025.

Silas Soosay was arrested by Alberta RCMP on July 24, 2025 in Maskwacis, AB in relation to a separate investigation. His Saskatchewan charges will be dealt with at a later date.

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Battlefords RCMP is asking the public to report sightings and information on the whereabouts of 22-year-old Lorenz Paskimin and 25-year-old Silas Soosay.

Lorenz Paskimin and Silas Soosay are wanted on warrant by Battlefords RCMP for charges including robbery with a firearm, assault with a weapon, pointing a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possession of a firearm when knowing possession is unauthorized, possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle and fail to comply with release order condition.

These charges were laid in relation to a July 7, 2025 investigation.

On July 7, 2025, Battlefords RCMP recovered the blue Hyundai Sonata involved in this investigation.

Lorenz Paskimin is described as:

• Height: 5 ft 11 in 
• Weight: 161 lbs
• Eye colour: brown
• Hair colour and style: short, brown
• Other descriptors: has multiple tattoos on his neck, a teardrop and small numbers tattooed on his cheeks

Silas Soosay is described as:

• Height: 6 ft 2 in 
• Weight: 220 lbs
• Eye colour: brown
• Hair colour and style: short, black
• Other descriptors: has multiple tattoos on his face, including numbers above his eyebrows

Lorenz Paskimin and Silas Soosay are known to travel to the following areas:

• Red Pheasant Cree Nation, SK
• North Battleford, SK
• Maskwacis, AB

Battlefords RCMP continue to investigate.

If you see Lorenz Paskimin and Silas Soosay, do not approach them. Report all sightings and information about the whereabout of Lorenz Paskimin and Silas Soosay to your local police at 310-RCMP.

Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com. 

Background

2025-07-07

On July 7, 2025, at approximately 5:25 a.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a robbery and assault on Red Pheasant Cree Nation.

Officers responded immediately. Investigation determined two adult males approached a residence and pointed a firearm at an occupant. An adult male exited the residence, and a physical altercation occurred between him and the two males. The two males then stole a vehicle from the residence.

The adult male sustained injuries consistent with stab wounds. He was transported to hospital with injuries described as serious, but non-life-threatening.

Officers conducted extensive searches of the area but did not immediately locate suspects or the vehicle.

Battlefords RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance locating a blue four-door 2015 Hyundai Sonata car with Saskatchewan licence plate 786 LHD.

If you see this blue car, do not approach it.

Battlefords RCMP ask the public to report sightings of this car and information about this incident by dialling 310-RCMP (7267). Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

Suspects have not yet been located. Updates will be provided as they become available. If an imminent risk to public safety is identified, we will notify the public.

Battlefords RCMP continue to investigate. 

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