ARRESTED – Big River RCMP: female wanted after robbery and assault on Big River First Nation

May 21, 2026 - Big River First Nation, Saskatchewan
From: Saskatchewan RCMP

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Big River RCMP arrested Mariah Bill on May 25 on Big River First Nation. She is scheduled to appear in Prince Albert Provincial Court on May 29, 2026.

Background

2026-05-21

Big River RCMP are asking the public for help in locating Mariah Bill, who is wanted in relation to a robbery and assault investigation.

On May 17, 2026 at approximately 9:45 p.m., Big River RCMP received a report of a robbery on Highway #793 on Big River First Nation.

Officers responded. Investigation determined an SUV was stopped on the side of the highway. A group of individuals approached the SUV and demanded the vehicle’s keys. An altercation occurred, during which bear spray was deployed into the SUV. The SUV was stolen.

The occupants of the SUV were assessed by EMS and reported non-life-threatening injuries to police. 

The stolen SUV is described as a black coloured Hyundai Tuscan with Saskatchewan license plate 089 NFP. Big River RCMP made patrols searching for the SUV and the suspects. At this time, the SUV and the suspects have not been located.

As a result of investigation, 18-year-old Mariah Bill from Big River First Nation is charged with:

• one count, robbery with a weapon, Section 343(1)(d), Criminal Code;
• three counts, assault with a weapon, Section 267(a), Criminal Code;
• one count, assault, Section 266, Criminal Code;
• one count, uttering threats against a person, Section 264.1(1)(a), Criminal Code;
• one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(1), Criminal Code; and
• one count, weapons possession contrary to order, Section 117.01(1), Criminal Code.

A warrant has been issued for Mariah Bill’s arrest. Big River RCMP continue work to locate Mariah Bill and ask members of the public to report sightings and information on her whereabouts.

Mariah Bill is described as:

• Height: 5’7”
• Weight: 140 lbs
• Eye colour: brown
• Hair colour: dyed red

If you see Mariah Bill, do not approach her. Report all sightings and information about the whereabouts of Mariah Bill, or information about the stolen SUV, to Big River RCMP by calling 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

Big River RCMP continue to investigate.