A male suspect had a weapon and was forcibly holding a hospital employee against their will.

The suspect reportedly held the victim in order to gain access to the secure rooms in the hospital and while a lot of damage was done to these rooms nothing was taken.

The 21 year old suspect Keewatin Lachose from The Pas was apprehended and is facing numerous charges ranging from assault with a weapon, robbery with an offensive weapon, forcible confinement to resisting arrest.  He was found to be in possession of a stolen ID pass and a key to the narcotics room He was also wanted on unrelated warrants for assault and for violating his probation. He has been remanded into custody and the investigation continues.

The 17 year old victim was not physically injured.