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Estevan Police arrest three after investigation into stolen property

Other charges also laid
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ESTEVAN - Members of the Estevan Police Service have arrested three people following an investigation into a report of stolen property.

According to information released Monday, officers executed a search warrant on a residence in the east end of the city. Three Estevan residents were arrested and the home was searched for stolen property, with some of the property being located.

Police have charged a 43-year-old man with possession of stolen property obtained by crime, theft under $5,000 and possession of methamphetamines. 

A 19-year-old man has been charged with obstruction after falsely identifying himself to police.

A 46-year-old woman has also been charged with possession of property obtained by crime and theft under $5,000

In other recent police news, officers executed an arrest warrant on a male who had failed to attend court. He was held in custody and appeared in court Monday for a hearing to be held to remain in custody.

Police received a report of an assault. The assault is alleged to have occurred at a family gathering. The matter is still under investigation.

Officers received a report of attempted extortion. The victim had shared pictures with a stranger over the internet. The individual that received the pictures then threatened to send the pictures out if the victim didn’t purchase gift cards and give them to the fraudster. The matter is still under investigation. Police remind the public to be cautious who you are communicating and sharing with. Members also ask that the public call the police when someone attempts to extort them.

Police received a report of a brick getting thrown through the window at a residence. Members attended and determined it was not a brick but a large piece of ice. The matter is still under investigation.