Local RCMP are currently investigating two crimes in the area and they are seeking your help in solving them.
On September 16, at 12:15 a.m., the Yorkton Rural detachment received a complaint of a motor vehicle collision involving a truck and trailer. A truck was traveling south on the Konan Road southeast of Yorkton. There was an unmarked 50 foot combine header trailer parked on the roadway. The truck struck the trailer. Both occupants of the truck suffered minor injuries. The following day, the owner of the trailer reported it stolen.
On September 23, at 9:20 p.m. the rural detachment received a complaint of a dog being shot on a rural property near Saltcoats. The dog's owner found the animal deceased in the ditch with what appears to be gunshot wounds. The dog was a family pet. Investigators have determined that the dog was shot between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. They also believe this was an isolated event and are continuing the investigation with the assistance of a local vet and the SPCA.
Anyone with information relating to these incidents is asked to contact the Yorkton Rural RCMP at 306-786-4500 or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, *8477 on Sask-Tel Mobility, text TIP206 plus your message to CRIMES (274637) or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com. If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
