Community Alert: Yorkton RCMP Seeking Wanted Man Matthew Gordon

Section 1: The Alert

Yorkton RCMP are asking the public for immediate assistance locating 21-year-old Matthew Gordon, who is currently wanted on an outstanding warrant. The warrant relates to charges including assault and robbery with a firearm stemming from an investigation that took place in April 2026 in the Yorkton area of Saskatchewan.

Gordon is known to travel in and around the Yorkton region, but officers do not currently know where he is. Police have released a photo and detailed physical description and are urging residents to report any sightings or information about his movements. Members of the public are strongly advised not to approach him and instead contact police immediately.

Section 2: Official Details

According to the official information provided by Yorkton RCMP, the following details are confirmed:

• Person of interest: Matthew Gordon
• Age: 21 years old
• Status: Wanted on warrant
• Related investigation: April 2026 (Information #90568752, #90568754)
• Investigating agency: Yorkton RCMP, Saskatchewan

The warrant for Gordon involves charges that include:

• Assault
• Robbery with firearm

Physical description released by police:

• Height: approximately 5 feet 7 inches
• Weight: approximately 160 pounds
• Eye colour: brown
• Hair: black, short

An official image of Gordon has been provided to assist the public in recognizing him:

How the Community Can Help

CrimeCanada.ca and Yorkton RCMP are asking our community to stay alert and assist if you have any information about Matthew Gordon. If you see someone matching his description, or have knowledge about where he may be staying or travelling, you are urged to contact police immediately.

Do not approach him yourself. Instead, use the official contact channels below:

• Report sightings or information to police: call 310-RCMP (no area code required in Saskatchewan).
• Submit anonymous tips: contact Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

For residents who want a broader understanding of safety trends in the area, you can review the Yorkton crime statistics and safety data, as well as the wider Yorkton area crime profile to see how incidents like this fit into longer-term patterns.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, alerts involving individuals wanted on violence-related charges, especially those mentioning a firearm, are highly relevant to community safety across Saskatchewan. While there is no specific indication in this release of an immediate or targeted threat to the general public, any case involving alleged robbery with a weapon requires elevated awareness and prompt reporting if the individual is seen.

Residents are encouraged to stay observant in public spaces, especially in and around Yorkton and nearby communities. If you believe you recognize Gordon from the photo or description, do not confront or follow him—your role is to be a good witness. Note the location, time, clothing, any vehicles, and direction of travel, then share that information with RCMP or Crime Stoppers as soon as it is safe to do so. Community cooperation of this kind is a key part of reducing violence and keeping neighbourhoods safer throughout Saskatchewan.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the saskatchewan community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.