The Estevan Police Service (EPS) is advising the public of a scam involving individuals who pretend to be with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
The scammers demand money from the people they call by claiming they are the victims of a fraud, and they will be charged if the outstanding balance isn’t paid.
The public is reminded to be aware of this and similar scams, and not to provide any information or send any money.
People can visit the CRA website at www.cra-arc.gc.ca for more information on potential scams. Anyone with information on this is asked to contact the EPS at 306-634-4767.
Also, the EPS and Crime Stoppers are seeking the public's assistance with a crime that occurred during the late evening hours between July 19 and 21. A number of items were taken from vehicles parked on Heritage Drive. Among the items stolen were an Ugly Stik fishing rod from the box of a pickup truck, and money from the inside of vehicles. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Estevan Police Service or Crime Stoppers at1-800-222-8477.
Police received a call of a hit-and-run involving two different victim vehicles on Nicholson Road just prior to midnight on August 5. The suspect vehicle was heading west after it fled the scene. It turned left onto Highway 39, near St. Joseph's Hospital, headed east back into the city and almost struck oncoming vehicles. The suspect vehicle then rear-ended another vehicle at the intersection of Fourth Street and 13th Avenue. Police arrived on scene and arrested a 21-year-old man for impaired driving, driving while over .08, dangerous driving and failing to remain at the scene of an accident. He was lodged in cells and will appear in court on October 5.
Members were also summoned to a local liquor establishment during the August 5 night shift for a fight on a patio. Officers attended and two males were arrested and lodged in cells. No charges are pending.
Police received a report of a fire alarm at a northwest school during the August 7 day shift. Estevan Fire and Rescue also responded to the scene. The alarm proved to be false.
Police were called to the city’s east side on a report of a suspicious person during the August 7 night shift. Members located the man in question and learned he was just being a nuisance. Police sent him on his way and no further police action was required.
Officers were then alerted to a report of a hit-and-run in the parking lot of a local restaurant. Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the offending vehicle. Any information can be reported to the Estevan Police Service or call Crime Stoppers.
Police were also called to the Trojan Park for a report of children possibly damaging the park’s play structure. Members attended and spoke to numerous youth who were in the park. Police did not find any damage and cautioned the youth not to damage anything.
Police received a report of a house being egged in northwest Estevan during the August 8 day shift. The matter is being investigated.
A person reported a semi was swerving all over the highway during the day shift. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was issued a ticket for crossing the centre line.
A citizen reported several males throwing rocks at signs in north Estevan during the August 8 night shift. Police attended and could not locate the individuals. Officers did not observe any damage in the area. The matter is under investigation.
Police received several calls about erratic drivers in the city during the night shift. Motorists were warned about their driving habits.
An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) was seen driving in the city’s south side during the August 9 night shift. Police went to speak with the rider and he took off from the area. Police are asking the public for their assistance in identifying the driver.
Police also responded to several males fighting in Trojan Park. Police attended the area and spoke to several youth. It was learned that no fight took place and the youth were sent on their way.
Police received a report of a vehicle driving erratically in a north Estevan residential area during the August 10 night shift. The vehicle was located and the driver was warned of his actions.
Members were then notified of three males looking into a vehicle in south Estevan. The caller watched them leave. Entry was not gained. Police could not locate the suspects.
Police were later advised that there was a group of youth knocking on doors and running away. Police went to the area, but could not locate the individuals.
Members also received a call of a male and female yelling in the core of the city. Members attended but could not locate the couple.
