Community Alert: Armed and Wanted Man Linked to Nipawin and Area
The Saskatchewan RCMP Prince Albert Warrant Enforcement and Suppression Team (WEST) is asking the public to help locate 35-year-old Matthew Barker. Officers are seeking any sightings or information about his current location after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Barker is wanted by Nipawin RCMP in connection with several firearm-related and court order offences. He is believed to be armed and dangerous, and police are urging residents in affected areas to stay vigilant and report information immediately rather than approaching him directly.
Official RCMP Details
According to the RCMP, Matthew Barker is wanted on a warrant from Nipawin, Saskatchewan for the following types of offences:
- Alleged careless handling or use of a firearm
- Alleged possession of a firearm while under a prohibition order
- Alleged failure to comply with a probation order
Barker’s physical description provided by police is as follows:
- Age: 35 years
- Height: approximately 5 ft 11 in
- Weight: about 250 lbs
- Eye colour: brown
- Hair: brown
- Distinctive features: numerous tattoos on both forearms and a large tattoo on the neck
Areas where Barker is known to travel include:
- Nipawin, Saskatchewan
- Carrot River, Saskatchewan
- Winnipeg, Manitoba
The investigation is being led by Prince Albert WEST, working in support of Nipawin RCMP. Residents in the broader Prince Albert region can review local crime patterns through our Prince Albert Crime Statistics & Safety Report and the surrounding Prince Albert No. 461 safety data to better understand community risk and trends.
Help Needed: Do Not Approach, Call Police Immediately
CrimeCanada.ca is urgently asking our community to assist the RCMP in locating Matthew Barker. If you see him or have any information on where he might be, do not confront or follow him. Police have indicated he may be armed and should be considered dangerous.
Contact information to report tips:
- Local police / RCMP (non-emergency tip line): 310-RCMP (no area code required in Saskatchewan)
- Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
If there is an immediate threat to life or safety, always call 911 first.
Wanted Individual Image
RCMP have released the following image of Matthew Barker to help the public recognize him:
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, alerts involving firearms and individuals believed to be armed are critical for the safety of communities across Saskatchewan. When someone is wanted on firearm-related charges and is not in custody, the risk to bystanders and responding officers increases, particularly in smaller centres and regional travel corridors such as those around Nipawin, Carrot River, and the greater Prince Albert area.
For your safety, avoid attempting to intervene or detain any wanted person yourself. Instead, note as many details as safely possible—such as clothing, direction of travel, vehicle description, and companions—and provide that information to police. Reporting suspicious or unusual activity early can help prevent violence, protect vulnerable residents, and support RCMP efforts to resolve these investigations safely. Community awareness and timely reporting are key tools in reducing gun-related harm and maintaining safer streets for everyone.
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.