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ESTEVAN — The Estevan Police Service has released more information regarding an alleged theft from a liquor store.
The EPS said Monday it was investigating the incident, which occurred on Feb. 18. A man captured in a photo was seen exiting the business.
In an update, the EPS said the subject was identified and he came in to the EPS on his own Monday. Police interviewed the subject and received more information that investigators were able to verify.
With the new information it was determined that no theft occurred in this instance.
In other recent police news, the EPS dealt with 59 occurrences over the weekend, including seven tickets that were issued for various infractions under the Traffic Safety Act.
Members came upon a motor vehicle accident which involved two vehicles. The driver of one of the vehicles was displaying signs of impairment and they were required to perform a test on an oral fluid device. The driver failed the test and was arrested for impaired driving.
Police also conducted high-visibility check stops which resulted in 270 vehicles being checked. During the check stop, two drivers were issued driving suspension in relation to tests performed on the oral fluid device.
Members responded to a report of two men leaving a local business with a shopping cart full of stolen items. Police attended and arrested one man for theft under $5,000, but they are still looking for the second man involved in the theft.
A man attended the front desk at EPS to report an assault. The complainant had significant injuries from the assault and was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital for treatment. Police later obtained a statement from the victim. As a result, police located and arrested the man who assaulted the victim.
Police also received multiple reports of individuals checking the door handles of vehicles and garages late at night. The EPS would like to remind the citizens to ensure that they lock their vehicles and the buildings on their property.
Members are also investigating a complaint of harassment after a person received an anonymous letter in the mail. The forensic identification unit will be assisting with the investigation.
Police responded to a 911 call coming from 11th Avenue in front of the police station. A local taxi operator called asking for EMS as a passenger needed medical attention. Police assisted the man until EMS arrived and were able to take care of the passenger and transport him to hospital for further treatment.
