Community Alert: Assault and Armed Robbery Suspect Sought in La Ronge

Section 1: Overview of the Incident

La Ronge RCMP are asking residents for urgent assistance following a late-night assault and armed robbery in La Ronge, Saskatchewan. The incident occurred on July 3, 2026, at approximately 11:45 p.m. on Morins Hill, involving three adult men inside a vehicle. During a confrontation in the vehicle, one man was attacked with a weapon and later taken to hospital with injuries that were reported as not life-threatening.

After the assault, two men left the scene in the injured victim’s vehicle. Officers located this stolen vehicle a short time later within La Ronge, but the suspects were not immediately found. Ongoing investigation has led to charges against one adult male, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Police are now actively seeking both this accused individual and a second unidentified male suspect and are calling on the public to help move this investigation forward.

Section 2: Official RCMP Details

The investigation by La Ronge RCMP has identified one suspect and resulted in multiple criminal charges.

Incident Summary

• Date of incident: July 3, 2026
• Time: Around 11:45 p.m.
• Location: A vehicle parked on Morins Hill in La Ronge, SK
• Involved persons: Three adult males in the vehicle
• Nature of incident: An altercation inside the vehicle in which one male was assaulted with a weapon
• Injuries: Victim transported by EMS to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
• Vehicle: The victim’s vehicle was driven away by two males and later located by police in La Ronge

Accused Individual and Charges

As a result of the ongoing investigation, an arrest warrant has been issued for the following individual:

Blake Roberts (also known as “Blake Charles”), a 22-year-old man from La Ronge, Saskatchewan.

• Charge 1: Robbery with a weapon – Section 344, Criminal Code
• Charge 2: Fail to comply – Section 145(5)(a), Criminal Code
• Charge 3: Fail to comply – Section 145(5)(a), Criminal Code

Suspect Description

Wanted individual: Blake Roberts (aka Blake Charles)

• Age: 22
• Height: 6’2”
• Weight: 180 lbs
• Eye colour: Brown
• Hair: Black
• Last known connection: La Ronge, Saskatchewan

Public Assistance Requested – Crime Canada Community Call to Action

CrimeCanada.ca is joining La Ronge RCMP in asking the public to help locate this wanted individual and assist in identifying and finding the second male suspect involved in this incident.

If you see or believe you have seen Blake Roberts, do not approach him. Your safety comes first. Instead, contact police immediately using the official channels below:

• Report directly to La Ronge RCMP by calling 310-RCMP (no area code needed in Saskatchewan).
• To remain anonymous, contact Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
• You can also submit an anonymous tip online via www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

Members of the La Ronge and surrounding communities, including nearby areas such as Air Ronge, are encouraged to stay informed about local trends by reviewing La Ronge crime statistics and safety data and reporting any information that could support this investigation.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this case highlights how quickly a dispute inside a vehicle can escalate into a serious violent offence involving a weapon and theft of a vehicle. For residents of Saskatchewan communities like La Ronge, personal safety around late-night travel and shared rides is critical. Whenever possible, let someone know your plans, avoid confrontations in confined spaces like vehicles, and leave situations that feel unsafe before they escalate. If you witness suspicious behaviour, especially involving weapons, assaults, or forced vehicle use, contact police rather than intervening yourself. Community vigilance and prompt reporting are key tools in reducing violent incidents and supporting law enforcement as they work to keep neighbourhoods safe.

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.