News release

Tisdale RCMP arrest and charge adult male after theft of a vehicle with a firearm and kidnapping two youth

March 14, 2026 - Tisdale, Saskatchewan
From: Saskatchewan RCMP

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On March 12, 2026 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Tisdale RCMP received a report that a man armed with a firearm threatened two youth and stole their vehicle with them still inside. 

Tisdale RCMP officers responded immediately. The report indicated two youth were in a parked vehicle when an adult male entered with a firearm pointed at them. The male drove around the Tisdale area, forcing the youth to remain inside the vehicle. Approximately two hours later, the male let both youth out of the vehicle near Tisdale. No injuries were reported.

Shortly after receiving the initial report, Tisdale RCMP officers located the stolen vehicle on 101st Avenue in Tisdale. Officers approached the vehicle, located the adult male inside and arrested him without incident. After searching the vehicle, a firearm, knife and face covering were seized. Officers also confirmed that the adult male had warrants from Melfort RCMP and Saskatoon Police Service.

As a result of this investigation, 44-year-old Gary Hill from Weldon, SK has been charged with:

•             one count, robbery with firearm, Section 344, Criminal Code;

•             one count, kidnapping, Section 279(2), Criminal Code;

•             one count, pointing a firearm, Section 87(1), Criminal Code;

•             one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(1), Criminal Code;

•             one count, unauthorized possession of a firearm, Section 91(1), Criminal Code;

•             one count possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized, Section 92(2), Criminal Code;

•             one count, using firearm in commission of offence, Section 86(1), Criminal Code;

•             one count, unauthorized possession in a motor vehicle, Section 94(1), Criminal Code;

•             one count, possession of break-in instrument, Section 351(2), Criminal Code;

•             three counts, fail to comply probation order, Section 733.1(1), Criminal Code;

•             two counts, fail to comply with release order condition, Section 145(5)(a), Criminal Code; and

•             one count, weapons possession contrary to order and fail to surrender authorization, Section 117.01(1), Criminal Code.

He has been remanded into custody until his next scheduled appearance in Melfort Provincial Court on March 19, 2026.  

We are not providing any details about the youth victims to be mindful of their privacy and well-being, as well as to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation.

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