At approximately 1:30 a.m. Monday, officers responded to a complaint regarding a vehicle with four occupants who had been seen smashing a window of a vehicle parked on the 1400 block of 112 Street.
Three adult males and one male youth were arrested after the suspect vehicle was located by officers. Police allege the four individuals are associated with damaging multiple vehicles in Battleford and North Battleford as well as several incidents of arson throughout the City. Charges are pending for all four males.
Within the past month, North Battleford RCMP has charged several individuals for similar occurrences involving breaking into vehicles, damage to vehicles and stolen vehicles. One adult male and one male youth were charged with possession of stolen property in relation to a stolen vehicle that had been abandoned May 23. The adult male is scheduled for a court appearance on July 9 and the youth has already attended his first court appearance.
May 24, two male youths were caught looking through vehicles on 19th Avenue in North Battleford. They were both charged with mischief in regards to going into vehicles and for being in possession of stolen property. The two youths are slated to appear in court July 7.
June 5, Battlefords RCMP received a complaint of an adult male smashing vehicle windows on the 1900 block of St. Laurent Drive. He was arrested and charged with mischief for damaging property. The man is scheduled to appear in court in the near future.
The Battlefords RCMP is committed to reducing the amount of incidents of vehicle break ins, thefts and damage to vehicles. According to the RCMP, public assistance is always appreciated in keeping a watchful eye on neighbourhoods and reporting any suspicious behaviour or criminal activities as soon as possible.
The Battlefords RCMP advises the public to keep their vehicles locked and not to keep spare keys or valuables inside.
