The back of the truck found in the same area as the body of Lionel Whitehead in Big River on October 5 (submitted/RCMP)

By paNOW staff

Suspicious death

Victim of Big River death identified as police look for sightings of vehicle

Oct 7, 2022 | 4:12 PM

RCMP identified the man who died in Big River two days ago as 30-year-old Lionel Whitehead of Pelican Lake First Nation.

As part of the investigation into the suspicious circumstances of Whitehead’s death, the Major Crime Unit is hoping to hear from anyone who had contact with him or saw him this month.

Officers are also looking for any sightings of a white 2017 Chevrolet 1500 pickup with the Saskatchewan license plate 964 HHA between Sept. 30 and Oct. 3.

Anyone who saw this truck starting Sept. 30 is asked to call RCMP. (submitted/RCMP)

The truck was stolen in Pelican Lake during that time and found on October 5, the same day Whitehead’s body was found. Both were in the same trail area of the community.

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Police think the truck may have been in Pelican Lake, Ahtahkakoop, or Big River.

The truck has a different tire and rim on the back driver’s side and black tape on the driver’s side taillight.

Anyone with information about Lionel or the white truck should call Saskatchewan RCMP at 310-RCMP or their local police service. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.