Estevan Police Service members dealt with a number of calls for thefts and assaults in recent days.
Officers arrested a 21-year-old male during the May 19 night shift for uttering threats. He was charged with two counts for the threats, and was released on conditions after appearing in front of a justice of the peace.
Police received a call later that night of a suspicious person in an alley on the east side of the city. The person was located and said he was looking for a WiFi connection.
A young woman attended the police station during Wednesday’s nightshift to report she had been assaulted. Statements were taken from the victim. Police are aware of the suspect’s identity. The matter is still under investigation.
Police were then called to keep the peace at a domestic incident in the Pleasantdale area. Officers spent about 20 minutes at the scene, and no further action was needed.
Officers were sent to two possible break and enter calls from the south end of the city during the night shift. Police believe that a break and enter did not occur at one of the locations, but a television was missing from the other. Police have identified a couple suspects and have been investigating.
Police were dispatched to a domestic incident in the central part of the city. A theft and an assault were reported. Police obtained statements and a 34-year-old male is facing a charge of theft for taking property. The male co-operated with police and the property was recovered.
Officers have opened an investigation into a hit-and-run that occurred in the parking lot of St. Joseph’s Hospital during the May 21 night shift. There was minimal damage to the victim's vehicle. No suspects in the collision have ben identified
Police received a complaint of fraud later in the nightshift. A male went into a local business and charged products to a company's account. Police have charged the male with two counts of fraud.
Police received a report of a theft from a motor vehicle in the hospital parking lot during the night shift. A duffle bag with assorted property was taken. If anyone has any information on this crime, please call the Estevan Police Service at 306-634-4767 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Police received a call that a set of keys for a truck was taken while a man was in a local bank. The male was with a female and a dog. The female was identified but the male is unknown at this time. Police are hoping the keys will be returned, as the parties know each other, but the victim cannot recall the name of the suspect.
Police are investigating a report of a stolen hot tub that came in during the May 25 day shift.
Also during the day shift, police received a vandalism complaint from north-central Estevan. The driver’s side door on a vehicle was keyed.
Police also responded to several false alarms throughout the city.
