WEYBURN - The Weyburn Police Service responded to 65 calls for service during the period of Nov. 24 to Dec. 1, resulting in a total of 11 charges. Of the charges, eight were laid under the Criminal Code of Canada and three under the Traffic Safety Act.
Weyburn Police Service received a report of a truck and trailer with a side-by-side that was stolen from the 1800 block of Eaglesham Avenue on Nov. 26. With the assistance and partnership with the Weyburn RCMP, a search warrant was executed on Nov. 29 at a property in Colgate, which resulted in the stolen side-by-side being recovered. The investigation is still ongoing and police are asking for the public’s assistance for information regarding the outstanding truck and trailer.
Police executed a search warrant on the 400 block of Fourth Street South for stolen property on Nov. 27. As a result of the search of the property, evidence of stolen property was seized and within the vicinity of the property, two stolen motorbikes from a previous media release were recovered and later returned to the owner. The Weyburn police thank the citizens of Weyburn for their assistance with this matter.
Police received a report of a shoplifting at a local store in Weyburn on Friday. Police quickly located the suspect who was arrested for theft. The merchandise was seized by police and the accused was subsequently charged and released for a future court date.
Over the course of the week police responded to several calls relating to people in medical distress and mental health. Police also responded to several motor vehicle collisions.
The Weyburn Police Service want to remind the public to drive with caution now that the snow has arrived, and give yourself extra time with the winter road conditions.
*Anyone with information regarding one of these matters, or any other matter of a criminal nature, is encouraged to contact the Weyburn Police Service at (306) 848-3250, the local RCMP Detachment at 310-RCMP (7267), or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
