RCMP are reporting there has been a break and enter and theft of a firearm in a rural area near Wilkie.
On Friday, Jan. 5, at around 11 p.m., the Wilkie RCMP received a complaint of a break and enter at a rural residence east of Wilkie in the RM of Reford. The homeowner returned home to find that the front door had been forced open, several areas of the house and garage had been rummaged through and several items had been taken.
A rifle was stolen from inside the residence, as well as a jewelry box containing a wedding ring. The suspects also stole a large amount of alcohol and emptied out equipment from a hockey bag and then stole the hockey bag.
A small bag containing what is suspected to be methamphetamine was dropped by the one of suspects while they were inside the residence and was seized by police.
RCMP are reminding the public to report any suspicious activity. A security system reduces the likelihood of thieves entering your property. If you are going to be away from your residence for any period of time, it is a good idea to leave some lights on so that your house appears occupied.
Anyone with information about this or any other crimes are asked to call the Unity RCMP at (306) 228-6300, the Wilkie RCMP at (306) 843-3480 or the Macklin RCMP at (306) 753-2171. If you prefer to remain anonymous please call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers with your information at 1-800-222-8477, or *8477 on the SaskTel Mobility Network. Crimes Stoppers will pay up to $2000.00 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.
