Welding cable and connectors valued at $1,200 was stolen from a truck parked at a residence in Hillmond, according to Maidstone RCMP.
Police say the theft occurred between midnight and 5 a.m.
Copper thefts are on the rise in the area due to the amount of oil field development that is on going, police say.
Anyone with information about this or any other crime, is urged to contact Lloydminster Rural or Maidstone RCMP at 310-RCMP (7267) or 306-893-4800 or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through SaskTel Mobility Network at *8477, or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
