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The RCMP is investigating after a report of a kidnapping that took place at a rural property south of Melville.

On Thursday around 1:30 p.m., a woman was home alone when a man entered the residence with a firearm and demanded to be driven to Regina, according to a police news release.

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The firearm had been reportedly stolen from that residence.

The woman complied and once in Regina, the man demanded to be taken to a specific residence where he then exited the car.

The woman drove away and reported the incident to the Regina Police Service immediately.

No injuries were reported. An investigation with the help of the Yorkton General Investigation Section and the Yorkton Forensic Identification Section is underway.

The suspect is described as Indigenous, approximately 5-foot-10 with a slim build, wearing black pants and a black Regina Riot hoodie with the word “defence” written in white on the front.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Melville RCMP at 306-728-1700, Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500, or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).