Fishermen robbed by hatchet-wielding man on Red River banks: RCMP

Mounties have issued a warrant for a man who allegedly robbed two fishermen while wielding a hatchet last month.

Manitoba RCMP are searching for a 34-year-old man who allegedly robbed two fishermen of their vehicle while wielding a hatchet.

According to RCMP, the incident happened near the Red River in East Selkirk on Sept. 30 shortly after 6 a.m.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found two uninjured fishermen, who said a man armed with a hatchet stole their vehicle. The victims and suspect did not know each other, RCMP said.

RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for Jorden Walker in connection with the incident. He is facing charges of armed robbery, uttering death threats and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. None of the charges have been tested in court.

Anyone with information on the suspect’s location is asked to call 911 or the Selkirk RCMP at 204-482-1222.