Suspect in abduction investigation known to travel to Lloydminster, Maidstone Areas

UPDATE: RCMP say 30-year-old Nikita Sim has been found and is safe.

A man known to travel to the Lloydminster and Maidstone areas is now wanted in connection with an alleged kidnapping case in northwest Saskatchewan.

According to Saskatchewan RCMP, Kevin Ross Watt, 31, has been charged with kidnapping with a firearm and failing to comply with an undertaking condition following an ongoing investigation into the whereabouts of Nikita Sim, 30.

RCMP trying to find Nikita Sim, 30 to confirm her well-being. | Photo: Saskatchewan RCMP.
RCMP trying to find Nikita Sim, 30 to confirm her well-being. | Photo: Saskatchewan RCMP.

The suspect, Watt is described as:

  • Height: 5 ft 11 in  
  • Weight: 198 lbs
  • Eye colour: blue
  • Hair colour and style: brown, short

Police say Watt is known to travel to the Loon Lake, Lloydminster, St. Walburg and Maidstone areas. Investigators believe he may be driving a grey 2009 Chevrolet Impala with Saskatchewan licence plate 402 NRJ. The vehicle has a damaged windshield and front bumper, and its current location is unknown.

Saskatchewan RCMP’s Battlefords Serious Crimes Unit continues to investigate. Sim has not yet been located, and police say efforts are ongoing to confirm her safety and whereabouts.

RCMP are asking the public not to approach Watt if he is seen. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of either Watt or Sim is asked to contact police by calling 310-RCMP or provide information anonymously through Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Police say no additional details about the investigation are being released at this time.

Gerry Lampow
Gerry Lampow
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