LOON LAKE - Third update, May 16, 3:15 p.m.: Police have located both Michael Bouvier and Jasmine Iron in a rural location near Loon Lake.
Iron is safe and being assessed by EMS personnel.
Michael Bouvier has been taken into custody.
The Dangerous Person Alert issued by the Saskatchewan RCMP for the Loon Lake area has been cancelled.
Investigators thank the public for their assistance in this matter.
The investigation continues. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
Second update, May 16, 10:38 a.m.: A male with a gun was last seen on Island Lake First Nation at 11 p.m. on May 15.
The suspect is Michael Bouvier, male, 24-years-old, 5 foot 7 inches tall, 215 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair. He may be in a black Dodge Caravan, plate 5 8 0 L X Y, or a black Dodge Journey, plate 4 1 2 N P F.
He may be with Jasmine Iron.
She is descibed as 5'6", 110 lbs., with brown eyes/hair, wearing a burgundy hoodie, jeans, and black and white Converse footwear.
An Emergency Alert for a dangerous person was issued in this case.
People are advised to be cautious. Do not pick up hitchhikers or approach suspicious persons. Be cautious if not in the immediate area. Report information or emergencies to 911.
Original post: On May 15, at approximately 11 p.m., Loon Lake RCMP received a report that a woman was potentially being held against her will on Island Lake First Nation (Ministikwan).
Investigation determined that 24-year-old Jasmine Iron is believed to be in the company of a male, who is armed with a firearm. They are believed to be travelling in a black Dodge Caravan van with a deflated front tire, with Saskatchewan license plate 580 LXY. They may be heading towards the Loon Lake area, but their current whereabouts are unknown.
Investigation has determined the male may also have access to a 2009 black Dodge Journey SUV with Saskatchewan license plate 412 NPF. RCMP say at this time, it is unconfirmed whether the male is travelling in the black Dodge Caravan or the 2009 black Dodge Journey.
Loon Lake RCMP are actively working to locate Jasmine to determine her safety and are asking members of the public to report all sightings of her and information on her whereabouts.
Jasmine is described as 5’6” tall, 110 lbs, with brown eyes, and light-brown dyed hair. She was last seen with her hair in a ponytail and wearing a burgundy-coloured hoodie, blue jeans, and black and white Converse runners. She has a tattoo of a feather on her forearm with script.
The male she is believed to be with is described as 24-years-old. He is approximately 5’7” tall and 215 lbs. He has brown eyes and black hair.
If you see the black Dodge Caravan or Journey, Jasmine, or the male, do not approach. Information can be reported by calling 310-RCMP. In an emergency, call 911. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
Officers from other Saskatchewan RCMP detachments, and the Saskatchewan RCMP Critical Incident Response Team, are assisting. Residents in the area will notice an increased police presence.
