Swift Current RCMP searching for two men in firearm related assaults

Two men are wanted in connection with altercations involving a gun, theft, a break-in and assault.

Swift Current RCMP are looking for 35-year-old Nicolas Belanger from Medicine Hat and 28-year-old Mathew Neufeld from Swift Current in connection to two incidents.

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On October 25th police received a report of a firearm discharged during an altercation on Herbert Street. They have not yet received any reports of injuries.

The RCMP reported that on October 29th, at 6 a.m., they responded to a break-in at a residence on 10th Avenue NW in Swift Current.

They say multiple people entered the home with a firearm and assaulted two occupants inside. The firearm wasn’t discharged, but the suspects stole cash and a vehicle.

Police recovered the vehicle shortly after and the suspects are still at large.

35-year-old Nicholas Belanger from Medicine Hat, AB and 28-year-old Mathew Neufeld from Swift Current, SK are each charged with:

• one count, break and enter, Section 348(1)(b), Criminal Code;
• two counts, assault causing bodily harm, Section 267(b), Criminal Code;
• one count, theft over $5000, Section 334(a), Criminal Code;
• one count, theft under $5000, Section 334(b), Criminal Code; and
• one count, disguised with intent to commit offence, Section 351(2), Criminal Code.

Nicholas Belanger is additionally charged with:

• one count, robbery with a firearm, Section 344(1)(a), Criminal Code;
• one count, assault with a weapon, Section 267(a), Criminal Code;
• one count, careless use of a firearm, Section 86(1), Criminal Code;
• one count, pointing a firearm, Section 87(1), Criminal Code;
• one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(1), Criminal Code;
• one count, dangerously discharged a firearm, Section 244(1), Criminal Code; and
• six counts, fail to comply with probation order, Section 733.1(1), Criminal Code.

RCMP believe Nicholas Belanger and Mathew Neufeld may be in the Swift Current or Medicine Hat areas, but their current whereabouts are unknown. If you see Nicholas Belanger or Mathew Neufeld, do not approach them.

Report any sighting of them or information to your nearest police by calling 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com

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