The Maidstone RCMP is reporting a week with 50 occurrences between June 5 and 11. Some of the most common calls received were related to break and enter, fraud and traffic violations.
Call breakdown: Sunday - seven; Monday - four; Tuesday - four; Wednesday - nine; Thursday - seven; Friday - nine; Saturday – 10.
Calls of Interest:
June 5, a resident of the RM of Wilton contacted RCMP to report that they had found a abandoned ATV near a Township Road 492. Police attended and the vehicle was secured and is currently being held by police. The vehicle has not been reported stolen at this time. If you have information please contact the Maidstone RCMP at 306-893-4800.
June 5, police were advised of a man who was found in a Marshall residence without permission. After being found in the house the man ran away. The man and complainant are known to one another and there is no risk to the public. The Maidstone RCMP continue to investigate.
June 7, RCMP received a call through 911 that the complainant’s truck had stalled and he needed a tow. There was no immediate danger and the driver was safe. RCMP would like to remind the public that calls like this are more suitable for 411-310-RCMP or other services. Under the Emergency 911 System Act a person can be charged for making a false frivolous or vexatious call to the number 911. Please keep in mind that 911 is for emergency purposes. All other non-emergent calls can be referred to 310-RCMP or your local detachment.
June 8, it was reported that a business in the RM of Paynton had been broken into. A welder and other items were stolen as well as a GMC 1500 Truck. The truck was located abandoned a short distance away near Highway 16. A second break and enter was reported June 9, and a third June 11 to the same location. Police continue to investigate. If you have information about this or any other crime please contact Maidstone RCMP at 306-893-4800 or you may call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) through SaskTel at *8477 or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
Between June 9 and June 11, RCMP were advised local residents were contacted by phone by a man who said he worked for the Canadian Revenue Agency. The man claimed they owed money and demanded payment. The RCMP and Canada Revenue Agency want to remind Canadians to be aware of phishing scams. The CRA will never request information from a taxpayer pertaining to a passport, health card or driver’s licence. If you are a victim of a phone scam and have given out personal information please contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at: [email protected]. For information on scams go to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Web page at: www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/scams-fraudes/phishing-eng.htm. For more information about security of taxpayer information and other examples of fraudulent communications go to www.cra.gc.ca/security.
