Saskatoon Man Charged with Carjacking Uber Driver at Knifepoint Saskatoon police have arrested and charged a man in connection with a violent carjacking at knifepoint targeting an Uber driver. On Thursday evening, a 36-year-old woman was working as an Uber driver when she picked up a male passenger in the Lawson Heights neighborhood. As the man sat in the front passenger seat, he allegedly pulled out a knife and demanded the driver hand over her vehicle. The driver, fearing for her safety, complied and exited the vehicle. The suspect then drove away in her car. Responding officers located the stolen vehicle a short time later and attempted to stop it. However, the suspect refused to pull over and fled at high speeds. After a brief pursuit, the suspect crashed the vehicle into a parked car. He was taken into custody without further incident. The suspect, a 31-year-old Saskatoon man, has been charged with the following offenses: * Robbery with a weapon * Theft of a motor vehicle * Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose * Flight from police * Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle He is scheduled to appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court on Friday. The Uber driver sustained minor injuries and was treated at a local hospital. Saskatoon police are reminding the public to be vigilant when using ride-sharing services and to report any suspicious activity immediately to authorities.The stolen vehicle sped northward, pursued by police and the RCMP canine unit. Near Duck Lake, a spike belt was deployed, effectively shredding one of the vehicle’s tires. The suspect attempted to flee on foot, but was apprehended by authorities.The stolen vehicle sped northward, pursued by police and the RCMP canine unit. Near Duck Lake, a spike belt was deployed, effectively shredding one of the vehicle’s tires. The suspect attempted to flee on foot, but was apprehended by authorities. In a video captured by the Saskatoon police air support unit, the fleeing van is seen losing a rear wheel after crossing the spike belt. The suspect then emerges from the van and runs away as it rolls to a stop. Details regarding any injuries sustained by the Uber driver remain undisclosed. The suspect, a 20-year-old male, was arrested and charged with robbery and dangerous driving. He appeared in court on Monday morning and will remain in custody until his bail hearing scheduled for Wednesday. During his court appearance, the suspect pleaded not guilty and invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. He also requested that his face tattoos not influence the court’s judgment. This incident highlights the risks faced by ride-share drivers and the efforts of law enforcement to apprehend criminals who engage in such acts.Saskatoon police have charged a man with carjacking an Uber driver at knifepoint. The incident happened around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, in the 300 block of Avenue H South. Police say the victim was driving an Uber vehicle when he picked up a male passenger. The passenger allegedly pulled out a knife and demanded the victim get out of the car. The victim complied and the suspect drove away in the vehicle. Police were able to locate the stolen vehicle a short time later and arrested the suspect. A 28-year-old Saskatoon man has been charged with robbery, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and failing to comply with a probation order. He is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, May 16.