Stolen SUV found in river in Saskatoon after keys left in glovebox

A Chevrolet Tahoe SUV discovered partially submerged in the river this morning had been reported stolen in Saskatoon on Wednesday.

Police said a spare set of keys had been left in the glovebox.

The SUV had been reported stolen from the 700 block of Avenue N South. The Saskatoon Fire Department's water rescue team and police got the call at approximately 6 a.m. CST.

The SUV was about 10 metres offshore. It appeared to have gone off 33rd Street E after crossing Spadina Crescent, flattening trees off a sharp embankment and then moving across the shoreline and into the water.

Rescue workers couldn't find anyone inside.

It took crews about two hours to tow the SUV to shore. The investigation is ongoing.