ESTEVAN — Members of the Estevan Police Service arrested a couple of people on June 11, and responded to other calls.
Staff members at a local restaurant reported a theft after a customer’s cell phone was taken from a table while the customer was briefly away. Officers responded and reviewed surveillance footage. A 44-year-old man from Estevan was identified, located nearby, charged with theft and released on an undertaking with conditions. He is scheduled to appear in court in July. The stolen phone was recovered and returned to the owner.
Officers received a report regarding a suspicious individual parked in front of a residence in central Estevan. The vehicle departed before officers arrived. No further concerns were noted.
Police received a report of a dark-colored SUV driving erratically in the parking lot behind Spruce Ridge School. The vehicle was seen quickly leaving the area and heading north out of town. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect vehicle.
A report was taken regarding the theft of a bicycle. A victim statement and relevant details were provided. The matter remains under investigation.
A downtown business reported an unwanted individual inside their premises. The individual was believed to have been previously banned due to unruly behaviour. Upon police arrival, it was determined the person present was not the individual previously banned. No charges were laid.
Multiple calls were received about a suspicious vehicle in an east-side neighbourhood. A description and licence plate were provided. Officers located the vehicle and identified the driver. After investigation, it was determined that no criminal activity had occurred.
A request for a wellbeing check was submitted June 9 regarding a female the complainant had been unable to contact for three days. Members attended, located the female and determined she was safe and well.
A female was located by CPKC Rail staff on a train that had originated in the U.S. It was believed she had crossed into Canada unlawfully. EPS members made contact with the woman and subsequently turned her over to the RCMP's International Border Enforcement Team members, who returned her to the port of entry to be dealt with by Canada Border Services Agency staff.
An investigation into a report of a male who was trespassing at a local business resulted in him being arrested and issued a ticket.
The EPS received a report of a suspicious person being seen multiple times near the back of a central Estevan business. The matter is still under investigation and additional patrols to locate and identify the individual occurred.
Members attended to an intrusion alarm at a service station in central Estevan. Staff on scene reported the alarm had been going off when they arrived. Police cleared the building and did not locate anyone or observe any signs of forced entry.
Public safety reminder: stay out of vacant or boarded-up buildings
The Estevan Police Service says it continues to receive reports of individuals entering vacant buildings that have been deemed unsafe or abandoned. These structures are often boarded up with windows and have doors secured to protect public safety.
"We remind the public that entering these buildings is considered trespassing and poses serious risks, not only to those unlawfully inside, but also to the safety of responding officers who may be required to search the premises," the EPS said in a news release.
These buildings can be structurally unstable and may contain hazardous materials or unsafe conditions. The EPS urges everyone to avoid entering or approaching these sites and to report any suspicious activity around vacant properties.
"Your cooperation helps keep our community safer for everyone," the EPS said.
