UNITY SK RCMP REPORTS, April 14 to 20, 2015
RCMP received a report of a missing person. The 85-year-old Wilkie man was later located by police following a driving complaint near Cut Knife, Saskatchewan. The man was taken to hospital for assessment. The male will also be facing charges of driving while disqualified.
Police received a complaint of an individual driving a quad down a back alley and splashing mud all over a residence fence. This matter is still under investigation.
There was a report of theft of tools from an oil lease southwest of Denzil, SK. Two fluid guns worth $30,000, along with their manuals, were stolen from a locked trailer. The thefts occurred between April 4 and April 15. This matter is still under investigation.
CN Police reported a railway crossing arm malfunction in Unity.
RCMP received a complaint of theft of a vehicle from Denzil. This matter is still under investigation.
Police received two reports of individuals receiving phone calls from their own phone numbers. Members spoke to the complainants about telemarketers who utilize computer programs to use local numbers to call people in order to have residents answer their telephones. Information was sent to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. Callers are reminded to call *57 to trace any incoming calls they receive that they believe to be criminal in nature. *57 must be used before the next incoming call is received.
Police received a complaint that a caller was contacted by a person claiming to be affiliated with the Canada Revenue Agency that claiming that the resident would be arrested if he/she did not provide financial information to them immediately over the phone. Information was sent to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. Callers are reminded to call *57 to trace any incoming calls they receive that they believe to be criminal in nature. *57 must be used before the next incoming call is received.
Members acted as mediators between a couple having an argument.
There were also two false alarms.
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.