At approximately 5 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18, Battlefords RCMP were dispatched to a complaint of a break and enter at a rural property west of Battleford.
Initial investigation determined that an unidentified suspect had been observed breaking into an outbuilding.
The same suspect is then believed to have discharged a firearm once at the residence, resulting in a broken window.
No injuries were reported.
Police Dog Services (PDS) attended and determined the suspect had then fled on foot to a waiting vehicle. The suspect was not located.
The only description available is that the suspect was approximately 5 feet 7 inches, wearing dark clothing and a back pack. Anyone with information regarding suspicious vehicles or activity in the area is asked to contact Battlefords RCMP at 306-446-1720 or call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
This investigation is ongoing with assistance from the RCMP’s Forensic Identification Section (FIS).
Saskatchewan RCMP continue to target our enforcement efforts and focus on crime reduction strategies. A key part of this is our Divisional Crime Reduction team which continues to be active in the west-central part of the province, including the Battlefords area.
The team is made up of members with specialized enforcement and investigative skills. Based on intelligence, analysis of crime trends and consultation with community leaders, the team conducts target enforcement which includes: conducting high-visibility patrols, tracking chronic, prolific offenders, tackling criminal activity and executing arrest warrants.
