WEYBURN – The Weyburn Police Service responded to 81 calls for service for the week of May 12-18.
Notable incidents during the week include:
Break and enter: On May 18, police received a report of a cut fence at a local business, where the theft of copper was attempted. Description of the offender was a lone person wearing a hoodie and backpack, riding a bicycle. The investigation is ongoing.
Assault and aggravated assault: On May 15, at approximately 10:50 p.m., police were notified of an intoxicated male refusing to leave a business. Upon arrival, a female and a male worker were found assaulted, with the male sustaining a serious injury to his leg. He was subsequently transported to hospital by EMS. The accused was an adult male, who was arrested without incident. He will appear in court on a later date on the charges.
Mischief: Police responded to numerous mischief calls over the week, including smashed windows on equipment and vehicles and a report of two youths in a compound tampering with a forklift. The youths in the tampering incident were identified by video. Police remind people that if you see something suspicious, please notify police immediately.
Bylaw: With spring upon us, all residents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the City of Weyburn Bylaw 2022-3452 (Property Maintenance and Nuisance Abatement) to ensure yards are in compliance. Yards must be kept clean and clear of garbage, junked vehicles, dismantled machinery, excessive/dead weeds, grass or trees and sharp or dangerous materials. You can read the entire bylaw by looking under The City of Weyburn Bylaws on the City’s website.
Anyone with information regarding any of these matters or any other matter of a criminal nature, is encouraged to contact the Weyburn Police Service at (306) 848-3250, the local RCMP Detachment at 310-RCMP (7267) or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
