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Estevan police make two arrests for theft under $5,000

Police had 91 calls for service during the weekend.
Estevan police building An Estevan Police cruiser in front of the detachment

ESTEVAN - Members of the Estevan Police Service received 91 calls for service over the weekend. 

Calls included several reports of thefts from local businesses, a disturbance outside a local school, and complaints of suspicious persons in industrial and residential areas.

The EPS thanks the public for calling when they see persons or vehicles that appear suspicious or out of the ordinary.

Members arrested two individuals for breaching the terms of their conditional sentence orders. Both will appear in court to answer to the new charges at a later date.

Officers arrested a 23-year-old Estevan man for theft under $5,000 and resisting arrest after he was noted to be intoxicated in the downtown area. He was lodged in cells until sober and will appear in court in July to answer to the charges.

Members responded to a complaint of an assault at a restaurant in the downtown area on Saturday evening. The matter is still under investigation at this time.

Police arrested a 44-year-old Estevan individual for theft under $5,000 after a complaint of shoplifting at a local grocery store. The person was released on conditions to not return to the store and will appear in court at a later date to answer to the charges.