On July 5, the Weyburn Police Service received a call regarding a missing nine year-old child. While gathering the initial information, and within 10 minutes, the youth had been located after having wandered off from home.
As school is now out for the summer we urge everyone to pay extra attention when driving and especially when around any of the school playgrounds or parks, as the young children will be out and about playing and may not be concentrating on their surroundings.
On July 3, the Weyburn PS received a report of a domestic disturbance. Upon attending, the police found that a heated argument between a 43 year-old male and a 36 year-old female had resulted in property being damaged. The male agreed to leave the residence for the night. No further action was required by police.
The Weyburn PS has received numerous complaints in the past weeks about animals being left unattended in vehicles. We wish to emphasize that while there is nothing specifically unlawful about leaving a pet in a vehicle, it can become a legal issue during hot days especially if the vehicle is not left running with a supply of water for the animal. While each case is unique, there can be significant criminal charges laid for causing suffering to an animal.
On July 2, the Weyburn PS received a call regarding a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, a 26 year-old male was arrested and held in cells for being drunk. No charges are pending.
Also on July 2, the Weyburn Police Service received a complaint regarding an on-line fraud. In this case, a business had been contacted by a person said to be representing SaskPower. The business was told that the power bill was in arrears and if not paid immediately the power would be cut off. An actual loss was suffered by the business. The matter is under investigation.
We urge anyone in a similar situation to be diligent. No reputable company will conduct business in this manner and will at least send formal correspondence on the matter.
Further on July 2, the Weyburn PS received a request to assist in a family domestic situation. Upon arrival, the matter was mediated and an 18 year-old family member was escorted from the property.
On July 1, the Weyburn PS received a call to assist the Security Detail at the Weyburn Fair in dealing with an unruly patron in the beer garden. The matter was mediated and nothing further resulted.
On June 30, the Weyburn Police Service received a cryptic complaint about an assault involving a 33 year-old male victim. The matter is still under investigation.
On June 29, the Weyburn PS has received a complaint of a potential on-line real estate fraud. In this particular case, the information from a valid MLS listing was used on-line. The ad was for a down payment and rental of a property. We urge people to be particularly cautious in any on-line dealings, but especially real estate, as there can be significant legal issues accompanied by significant dollars. 'Buyer Beware' must be the caution used.
