Swift Current Municipal RCMP seeks public assistance locating wanted male

March 14, 2024
Swift Current, Saskatchewan

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Purves is described as 6 feet tall, 200 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He has a scar on his left cheek, lettering tattooed on his neck and the word 'king' tattooed on his hand.

Swift Current Municipal RCMP are requesting assistance in locating 28-year-old Lane Anthony Purves.

Purves is wanted by Swift Current Municipal RCMP and Assiniboia RCMP for the following charges:

  • theft of motor vehicle, Section 333.1 (1), Criminal Code;
  • break and enter, Section 348(1)(b), Criminal Code;
  • mischief causing damage, Section 430(4), Criminal Code;
  • assault police officer, Section 270(2), Criminal Code;
  • resist arrest, Section 129(a), Criminal Code;
  • theft under $5,000, Section 334(b), Criminal Code;
  • possession of property obtained by crime, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code;
  • fail to comply with a release order, Section 145(5)(a), Criminal Code;
  • fail to attend court, Section 145(4)(b), Criminal Code; and
  • fail to attend for the purposes of Identification of Criminal Act, Section 145 4)(b), Criminal Code.

Warrants have been issued for his arrest and Swift Current Municipal RCMP are working to locate and arrest him.

Purves is described as 6 feet tall, 200 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He has a scar on his left cheek, lettering tattooed on his neck and the word 'king' tattooed on his hand.

If you see Purves or know where he is, contact Swift Current Municipal RCMP at 306-778-4870. 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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