Matthew Barker is wanted by the RCMP

Saskatchewan RCMP continues to ask for the public’s assistance in locating 31-year-old Matthew Barker. He is wanted on warrants from the Nipawin RCMP, Tisdale RCMP, Hudson Bay RCMP and Swan River RCMP.

His charges include dangerous operation of a conveyance, failure to stop while being pursued by a police officer and trafficking stolen property.

Officers from Saskatchewan RCMP’s Crime Reduction Team and Warrant Enforcement Suppression Team, Manitoba RCMP’s Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team, along with officers from numerous detachments, are actively trying to locate and arrest him.

Investigation has determined he is actively evading police.

Matthew Barker may be in Saskatchewan or Manitoba. He is from the Swan River, Manitoba, area and frequently travels to the Nipawin, Tisdale and Hudson Bay area, though his current whereabouts are unknown.

He is described as 5’11” and approximately 250 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. He has numerous tattoos on his forearms and a large tattoo on his neck.

Matthew Barker may be armed and is considered dangerous. The public should not approach him.

If you see Matthew Barker, contact your nearest RCMP Detachment or police service. Call 911 in an emergency. You can report information and tips regarding his whereabouts anonymously by calling 1-800-222-8477.