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Canora/Sturgis RCMP activity report: Walked out without paying

Police attended a complaint at the Canora Co-op grocery store. An adult female left the store without paying for packages of meat. The suspect was identified and charged with theft.
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The Canora/Sturgis RCMP responded to 46 calls from Nov. 10 to Nov. 17, including a well-being check on children reported to be in a home without heat. The residence was found to have heat and the complainant was updated.

The Canora/Sturgis RCMP responded to 46 calls from Nov. 10 to Nov. 17, some of which included: one assault, two 911 Act calls, two Animal Act calls, one break-and-enter, two Coroners Act calls, two Child Family Act calls, two disturbing the peace calls, two failures to comply with undertaking, one Fire Prevention Act call, three lost and founds, one uttering threats, one theft, 22 traffic offences, one traffic collision, and three other provincial calls.

Deer collision

On Nov. 9, the Canora/Sturgis RCMP were advised of a motor vehicle collision involving a deer on Highway No. 9 south of Preeceville. As the vehicle sustained minor damage and there were no injuries, police were not required to attend.

Know the facts

The Canora/Sturgis RCMP did a well-being check on children reported to be in a home without heat on Nov. 10. The residence was found to have heat and the complainant was updated.

Some help would be nice

The Canora/Sturgis RCMP were dispatched on Nov. 11 to a report of a loud vehicle driving around Canora. A description of the vehicle was not given. Police were unable to locate the vehicle.

Hospital disturbance

On Nov. 14, the Canora/Sturgis RCMP were dispatched to a report of a male causing a disturbance at the Canora Hospital. Police attended, however they were unable to locate the male who had already left the area.

Thieves return

The Canora/Sturgis RCMP were dispatched on Nov. 16 to a report of a break-and-enter in the RM of Good Lake. Some of the items stolen from the property were recovered by the Yorkton RCMP during a separate investigation. A second complaint was made later in the day reporting the thieves returned to the property and stole an SUV that was found abandoned on Highway No. 9 south of Canora. Two suspects have been identified and are currently in custody on other charges. The Canora RCMP continue to investigate the incidents with the assistance of the Yorkton RCMP and the Yorkton Forensic Identification Section.

Meaty theft

On Nov. 16, the Canora/Sturgis RCMP investigated a shoplifting complaint at the Canora Co-op grocery store. An adult female left the store without paying for packages of meat. The suspect was identified and charged with theft.

Report tips and information

If you have any information about these or any other crimes, please contact the Canora RCMP at 306-563-4700, or you can also report anonymously via Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

Call the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment Turn In Poachers & Polluters (TIPP) Line, toll-free, at 1-800-667-7561 or #5555 from a Sasktel cellphone (phone calls only, no text messages).