Saskatchewan RCMP are asking the public for help finding suspects wanted for assault and robbery in the northern community of Jans Bay, near Beauval. RCMP say on Oct. 9 around 3 a.m., a group of individuals approached a person, assaulted them and stole their vehicle outside a residence in Jans Bay. The suspects then fled. The victim reported non-life-threatening injuries to police, according to RCMP. Beauval RCMP found the stolen vehicle at a residence in Jans Bay on Oct. 10 and arrested one person. Another person, who was carrying two guns, fled from police. Following a search of the area, the person was not found. Officers seized about 30 grams of cocaine and a large sum of cash during a search of the vehicle. RCMP are now searching for 23-year-old Ethan Gauthier and 20-year-old Preston Durocher, both from Beauval. Gauthier is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, weapons possession contrary to order, resisting arrest and failing to comply with a probation order. He is described as five-feet-six, 130 pounds, with brown eyes and short brown hair. Durocher is charged with robbery with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm. He is described as five-feet-six, 141 pounds, with brown eyes and short brown hair. RCMP say they are working to obtain photos of both suspects. Gauthier is known to travel around the Beauval area and Durocher is known to travel to Beauval and Prince Albert. RCMP advise the public not to approach them if they see them, but to either call police or submit information to Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers. A 25-year-old woman from Beauval was also charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, operating a conveyance while prohibited, robbery with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm. She is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 21. Jans Bay is located about 332 kilometres northwest of Prince Albert and about 38 kilometres west of Beauval.
