(Photo: provided by RCMP)
(Update: February 14, 2025, 2:28p.m.)
RCMP stated that at approximately 1:25 p.m., Mounties located Leanna Frenchman safe at a residence on St. Laurent Drive in North Battleford.
Saskatchewan RCMP continues to investigate and an update will be provided when available.
(February 14, 2025, 11:14a.m.)
On February 14, at around 5:00 a.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of an armed robbery on Railway Avenue E in North Battleford.
Officers responded and determined an adult male, who was armed with a firearm, approached a vehicle with two adult females inside. The adult male threatened the vehicle occupants and stole the vehicle and one of the females, 33-year-old Leanna Frenchman, was reportedly still inside.
Mounties stated that based on the initial investigation and the report made, Battlefords RCMP has not located Leanna and therefore are considering her missing.
Investigators are concerned for her wellbeing and continue to actively investigate.
The second adult female exited the vehicle and reported no physical injuries to police.
Initial investigation indicates Leanna Frenchman may be in the presence of an adult male, who was reportedly armed and that Frenchman and the adult male are not known to one another.
RCMP said that It is unknown where they are travelling to, but they were last seen driving in the City of North Battleford in a red 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix with Saskatchewan license plate 186 NSA.
Frenchman is described as approximately 5’6” tall and 105 lbs. She has brown eyes and brown or blonde hair and a scar that stretches from the top of her lip to her nose.
The suspect is described as a male with a round-shaped face, last seen wearing a baggy red sweater and jeans.
If you have seen Leanna Frenchman, the red Pontiac Grand Prix, or have information about this investigation, contact your local police at 310-RCMP immediately or 911 in an emergency. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.