Community Safety Alert: RCMP Seeking Wanted Man Near Loon Lake, SK
Section 1: The Alert
Loon Lake RCMP are asking the public across northwestern Saskatchewan to help locate 31-year-old Joshua Clarke of Edmonton, Alberta. Clarke is wanted on a warrant after allegedly fleeing from police in a vehicle and then escaping on foot in a rural, wooded area near Island Lake First Nation.
The incident occurred on May 21, 2026, at approximately 6:15 p.m., when officers on patrol responded to a report of an erratic driver on Island Lake First Nation. A vehicle stop attempt led to a pursuit, use of a tire deflation device on Highway 21, and an extended ground search with police dog and aerial support. Clarke has not yet been found, and police are urgently requesting public assistance while continuing their search near the Loon Lake, Saskatchewan crime and safety area.
Section 2: Official Incident Details
According to the official information from Loon Lake RCMP, officers were patrolling Island Lake First Nation in response to a complaint of an erratic driver when they located an SUV with two occupants. Officers believed one of the individuals in the SUV might be connected to a separate, ongoing investigation and attempted a traffic stop using emergency equipment. The SUV did not stop and instead departed at high speed.
For public and officer safety, police deployed a tire deflation device on Highway 21, which the SUV drove over before continuing for a distance and eventually coming to a stop. The driver then got out of the vehicle and ran into a nearby forested area. The passenger, who stayed with the vehicle, was arrested at the scene and later released without charges.
Saskatchewan RCMP Police Dog Services tracked the fleeing driver for approximately 11 kilometres, and officers from Pierceland RCMP provided additional support, including an aerial search using a remotely piloted aircraft system. Despite these efforts, the driver was not located.
Charges Laid Against Joshua Clarke
Following further investigation, 31-year-old Joshua Clarke, from Edmonton, Alberta, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- One count of flight from peace officer, Section 320.17, Criminal Code
- One count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, Section 320.13(1), Criminal Code
- One count of resist/obstruct peace officer, Section 129(a), Criminal Code
- One count of fail to comply with release order condition, Section 145(5)(a), Criminal Code
Loon Lake RCMP have obtained a warrant for Clarke’s arrest and continue active efforts to find him in the broader Loon Lake No. 561 region and surrounding communities.
Public Assistance Requested – Do Not Approach
CrimeCanada.ca is calling on our community to assist RCMP by immediately reporting any sightings or information about the whereabouts of Joshua Clarke. For your safety and the safety of others, do not attempt to approach, confront, or detain him yourself.
Suspect Description
Police have provided the following description of Joshua Clarke:
- Age: 31
- Height: 6’0″
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Eye Colour: Green
- Hair Colour: Brown
- Distinctive features: Multiple tattoos on his face, including teardrop tattoos beneath both eyes and a tattoo on his forehead
How to Report Information
If you see someone you believe to be Joshua Clarke, or if you have any information that could help locate him, contact:
- Loon Lake RCMP: Call 310-RCMP (no area code required in Saskatchewan)
- Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers (anonymous): Call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Even small pieces of information can assist investigators, especially in rural areas where travel routes and hiding places may be limited.
Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this alert highlights how quickly traffic-related police responses in communities like Loon Lake and Island Lake First Nation can escalate into a wider public safety concern. A driver who allegedly flees from police and operates a vehicle dangerously poses potential risk not only to officers, but also to other road users, pedestrians, and residents along rural highways and local roads.
We encourage residents in the area to remain attentive to unusual driving behaviour, unfamiliar vehicles parked for long periods in isolated areas, or individuals matching Clarke’s description moving through rural properties or treed locations. If you observe something that feels out of place, prioritize your safety, maintain distance, and contact 310-RCMP or Crime Stoppers. Community vigilance, prompt reporting, and accurate descriptions are key tools in supporting law enforcement and keeping Saskatchewan communities safer.
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.