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RCMP Call Report – Jan. 14 – 20, 2014

UNITY REPORTS

A storage rack that fits into a vehicle hitch was stolen from a residence at the trailer courts in Unity over the weekend of Jan.10 to 11. TheRCMP have identified some persons of interest in the theft but are requesting the assistance of the public in finding the item. (See photo)

The RCMP were called to the Unity Health Centre for assistance with a patient. The situation had calmed by the time members arrived.

Two curfew checks were made by police. One individual was located at home.The other individual was not located at his home during curfew. This matter is still under investigation.

A cellphone was turned into the detachment and returned to the owner.

A youth was arrested for theft of a firearm, uUnauthorized possession of a fFirearm and careless use of a firearm when members located a stolen firearm at his residence.The youth is also facing several break and enter charges based on the investigation.

 A mMember took fingerprints for an individual for a pardon application.

Persons with information about crimes being committed in the Unity / Wilkie/ Macklin areas are urged to call the Unity RCMP detachment at (306)228-6300; the Wilkie RCMP at (306) 843-3480; or the Macklin RCMP at (306) 753-2171.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you may also call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or *8477 on the SaskTel Mobility Network. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000 for information which leads to the arrest of person(s) responsible for any serious crime. Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display, nor are your calls traced or recorded. You can also submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

With the Press-Herald being closed for holidays for two weeks earlier this month, the RCMP report for the week of August 4 to 10 was not printed in the paper, so we are including it here for the regular readers of the RCMP news.

• A Cut Knife man was arrested on a warrant after a traffic stop in Unity.
• A tan-coloured 2009 Ford F150 Supercrew cab truck was stolen from a farm site near Wilkie.  Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers or the RCMP.
• A driver of a car was charged under The Traffic Safety Act after rear-ending a grain trailer on the Reward grid.  Minor injuries to the car occupants were reported.
• A Wilkie man was arrested on a warrant and transported for medical treatment. No charges were laid in this matter.
• An erratic driver was seen urinating on Highway 21 during the afternoon. Unity and Cut Knife RCMP looked for the suspect but he was not found.
• A heritage site sign was stolen near Revenue.
• An erratic driver was seen in Macklin and it was determined their licence has been previously suspended.  The driver’s car was impounded to prevent future incidents.
• A stolen Ford F350 was recovered in Unity. It was processed for evidence and it is believed to be related to other thefts which resulted in charges the previous week.
• A child welfare concern at Macklin Lake was non-criminal and was referred to Child and Family Services.
• A dark blue “Grind” model BMX-style trick bicycle was stolen from 4th Avenue West in Unity.  Anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP or Crimestoppers.  Found bicycles in Unity are turned in to the RCMP or the Unity Town Office so anyone looking for lost or stolen bicycles should check with both.
• A 20-year-old North Battleford man was charged with mischief and theft after allegedly damaging property and stealing recyclables.
• A paving company was reported for being possibly fraudulent; however the company representative attended the RCMP office and was seeking a business licence.  Residents are urged to research any business to ensure it is legitimate before making a purchase.  Reputable businesses will not use high-pressure sales tactics and should be able to offer references.
• Several houses and vehicles in Macklin were hit by eggs in the early morning hours of August 9th.  A vehicle was also vandalized.  Anyone with information is urged to contact RCMP or Crimestoppers.
• More suspicious youth were reported in Macklin the following night and an iPod was stolen from a parked vehicle.  RCMP are looking to speak to some persons of interest in this matter.
• There was one suspicious person, one abandoned vehicle, two erratic drivers, one traffic hazard, one false 911 call and four false alarms reported to Unity/Wilkie/Macklin RCMP this week.