News release

Battlefords RCMP arrest two males after vehicle theft with firearm

April 3, 2026 - North Battleford, Saskatchewan
From: Saskatchewan RCMP

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Battlefords RCMP arrested two males on warrant after a vehicle theft with a firearm.

On April 2, 2026, at approximately 3:00 a.m. Battlefords RCMP received a report of a theft with a firearm which occurred just outside of North Battleford. Investigation determined an adult male driving a truck saw two adult males walking on the side of the road and offered them a ride. The two passengers pointed a firearm at the victim, threatened him, and drove off in the victim’s truck southbound on Highway #4. The victim was able to flee from the truck before the suspects drove off. The firearm was discharged, but no injuries were reported to police.

Battlefords RCMP responded immediately and located the suspects and truck, still driving on Highway #4. Officers activated their vehicle’s emergency equipment and initiated a traffic stop. The truck did not stop for police. Officers set up a tire deflation device, which the truck struck. The suspects abandoned the truck on Red Pheasant Cree Nation and fled on foot. With assistance from Battlefords RCMP Police Dog Services, officers located and arrested the two suspects shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Red Pheasant Cree Nation. Officers recovered a shotgun from the scene. 

No injuries were reported to police.

As a result of continued investigation, 29-year-old Austin Crevier from Edmonton, Alberta is charged with:

• one count, robbery with firearm, Section 344, Criminal Code;
• one count, using firearm while committing offence, Section 85(1)(a), Criminal Code;
• one count, unauthorized possession of a firearm, Section 91(1), Criminal Code;
• one count, possession of a prohibited weapon when knowing possession unauthorized, Section 92(1), Criminal Code;
• one count, flight from police officer, Section 320.17, Criminal Code;
• one count, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, Section 320.13(1), Criminal Code;
• one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(1), Criminal Code;
• one count, discharge firearm while being reckless, Section 244.2(3), Criminal Code;
• one count, fail to comply, Section 733.1(1), Criminal Code;
• one count, carrying a concealed weapon, Section 90(1), Criminal Code;
• twelve counts, weapons possession contrary to order, Section 117.01(1), Criminal Code;
• one count, resist/obstruct police officer, Section 129(a), Criminal Code; and 
• two counts, uttering threats to property/animals, Section 264.1(1), Criminal Code.

Crevier was also wanted on warrant by Elk Point RCMP in Alberta for multiple charges, including firearms offences.

31-year-old Bobby Lacombe from Fishing Lake First Nation, Saskatchewan is charged with:

• one count, resist/obstruct police officer, Section 129(a), Criminal Code; 
• one count, robbery with firearm, Section 344, Criminal Code;
• one count, using firearm while committing offence, Section 85(1)(a), Criminal Code;
• one count, unauthorized possession of a firearm, Section 91(1), Criminal Code;
• one count, possession of a prohibited weapon when knowing possession unauthorized, Section 92(1), Criminal Code; and
• ten counts, weapons possession contrary to order, Section 117.01(1), Criminal Code.

Lacombe was also wanted on warrant by Elk Point RCMP in Alberta for multiple charges, including firearms offences. He is also wanted on a Canada-wide parole warrant. 

Both men are scheduled to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court on April 6, 2026. 

"We are grateful this dangerous situation was concluded safely with no injuries reported to police," says S/Sgt. Bryce Pender with Battlefords RCMP Detachment. "Due to the prompt and proactive response by officers, the matter was resolved quickly, resulting in the successful arrest of two individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.”