A potential thief who attempted to rob a local gas bar and convenience store on the night of Sept. 10 apparently got cold feet at the last minute.
Estevan Police Service (EPS) said they were called to the local gas bar and convenience store in response to a call regarding a person who had entered the business brandishing a knife and demanding money.
The would-be thief then got too nervous and left the scene without the cash.
The person was described as being a shorter Caucasian male wearing a grey hoodie and a hat.
Anyone with further information regarding this incident is asked to contact EPS, and in the meantime, police have set up an investigation into the event.
That same night, EPS members were called to a local parking lot to follow up on a report of a person stunting with his vehicle. The driver was identified and spoken to about his actions.
Police received a call from a 14-year-old female who was in a playpark in the latter part of the evening engaged in a dispute with a parent. After discussing the dispute with both the child and parent, some mutual ground was found and the child returned home so no further action was required by police.
On Sept. 12, EPS members were asked to check out a possible impaired driver. which they did and ultimately charged a 43-year-old man with impaired driving and driving while his blood-alcohol content was over .08 per cent. He has a Nov. 25 court date.
A report of a female stumbling along down a very busy street on the west side of the city was forwarded to police who responded and located the woman who was transported to her residence without further incident.
Police were also made aware of several 911 emergency hang up calls that had originated from a local business in the city. Police then issued a request to parents to speak to their children about the importance of the 911 service and the fact that it should not be abused and that careless use of the service is also a costly matter.
A call, regarding some young people causing damage to school property was responded to by EPS members on Sept. 12. Two young males admitted to having caused the damage and the matter remains under investigation.
A traffic stop on Sept. 12 involving a male driver, led to the 30-year-old operator being charged for driving while over .08 and impaired driving. He will answer to the charges in court on Nov. 25.
Later that same night, a 28-year-old man was taken into custody for public intoxication. While being placed under arrest the man resisted police so he was given an additional charge for that action. He too, has a Nov. 25 court date.
Two more males were arrested for being intoxicated in public that same night. The 23 and 35-year-old were held in cells until sober and were fined $200 each.
A 24-year-old male driver was issued a suspension of his operator's licence for operating his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
The next call was to a local lounge in response to a report of an unruly customer. Police were advised that the customer had left after breaking a glass in the lounge. Staff were advised to recall police if the person returned.
A female driver reported to police that she had encountered a strange incident on the night of Sept. 12. The woman said that while she was stopped at an intersection, a man approached her vehicle and reached into it and while she was not certain he was attempting to steal anything, she felt it was important to report the incident to police. The matter remains under investigation.
On Sept. 13, a 33-year-old male driver was issued a 24-hour driving suspension as well as a ticket for having open liquor in his vehicle.
Several other alcohol and driving tickets were issued during the course of the evening, including one 25-year-old driver who was charged with impaired driving and driving while over .08. He now has a Nov. 25 court date.
On Sept. 14, police were asked to attend to a local residence to help defuse a tenant/landlord dispute. Police advised the parties of how their dispute could be settled and no further assistance was required.
