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Vandals hit WDM

Battlefords RCMP are investigating a series of vandalism and break and enters that occurred in the Battlefords this weekend.

Battlefords RCMP are investigating a series of vandalism and break and enters that occurred in the Battlefords this weekend.

Sometime Friday night, the Western Development Museum in North Battleford had extensive damage done to the historical village.The perpetrators kicked in doors, broke windows and destroyed historical artifacts in seven buildings.

The Battleford Central School was broken into sometime Friday night and extensive damage was done inside the school.

Sunday night, the Battlefords RCMP responded to a break and enter at the Super A grocery store in Battleford. Four suspects were taken into custody and the investigation continues with charges pending.As the suspects are young offenders, their names will not be released by the RCMP.

Persons with information regarding any of these incidents or other crimes are urged to call either theBattlefords Detachment of the RCMP at (306) 446-1720 or if you wish to remain anonymous, Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, *8477 on Sask-Tel Mobility, or online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com