BATTLEFORDS — Battlefords RCMP had a busy week responding to calls.
Between Aug. 11 and Aug. 17, RCMP responded to 558 calls for service. This included:
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89 property crimes
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24 crimes against a person
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10 reports of stolen vehicles, six of which have been recovered
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Eight reports of missing people, all of whom have been located
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32 foot patrols, many of which occurred during the Northwest Territorial Days
Of the 558 calls for service, 375 were in the City of North Battleford and 183 in the rural area, including the town of Battleford.
Investigators ask anyone with information about these incidents, or any other crime, to call the Battlefords RCMP at 306-446-1720 or 911 in the case of an emergency. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
Wanted individual
The following alleged offender is wanted by Battlefords RCMP. This individual has active warrants and may be living in the Battlefords detachment area.
Creighton Samuel Bull-Frank
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Age: 27
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Height: 6’2”
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Weight: 245 lbs.
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Hair: Brown
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Eyes: Brown
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Scars/tattoos: Numerous face tattoos, including a teardrop below the left eye and “BULL” above the left eye
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May be in these communities: Moose Jaw, Little Pine First Nation, and North Battleford
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Alleged offences: Forcible confinement x2, uttering threats x2, theft of motor vehicle, theft under $5,000, unauthorized possession of firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, fail to comply with probation order x2, fail to comply with release order, possession of firearm while knowing unauthorized, weapons possession contrary to order x2.
If you see this individual, do not approach. Report all sightings and information about his whereabouts to local police by calling 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously through Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers.
Community partners
Battlefords Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP) members conducted three hours of patrol during this timeframe, covering 229 blocks. COPP members also set up the Child Re-Unite at the Northwest Territorial Days. Sixteen patrollers participated, volunteering more than 150 hours. About 4,000 wristbands were given out to children, with between 75 and 100 calls placed to caregivers to reunite children with their families.
If you are interested in becoming a COPP member, visit the City of North Battleford or Town of Battleford websites.
The City of North Battleford сommunity safety officers reported 38 calls for service. They had four requests from RCMP for assistance. The officers spent 36 hours patrolling the Northwest Territorial Days, assisting RCMP by transporting several arrested individuals to the detachment, freeing up officers for proactive patrols. They also assisted citizens on patrol in locating one lost child during the fair.
Police are passing this information along on behalf of the City of North Battleford community safety officers.
