RCMP reports highlight theft, fires, and traffic incidents in Unity, Wilkie, and Macklin

By Kate Winquist

The Unity RCMP detachment responded to a variety of incidents last week, including vehicle thefts, fires, and traffic complaints. Police are continuing investigations into several stolen vehicles and thefts. Members also attended a combine fire, which was extinguished by the Unity Fire Department and determined to be non-suspicious. Officers dealt with abandoned vehicles, a hit-and-run, and a criminal harassment complaint. A Mental Health Act complaint was addressed, and horses were reported near Highway 14 but had left before officers arrived. Other incidents included four traffic complaints, two false alarms, and a found cell phone turned in to authorities.

In Wilkie, RCMP responded to a rural vehicle fire near Tramping Lake and a stolen golf cart, both of which remain under investigation. A traffic collision in Wilkie caused no injuries, and police assisted Emergency Medical Services with a patient. A 31-year-old Wilkie woman was charged with theft and misuse of a credit card after a report of an unwanted individual at a residence. Officers also responded to two Mental Health Act complaints and three traffic complaints. Theft complaints were either unfounded or lacked sufficient evidence to proceed.

Macklin RCMP attended to multiple thefts, traffic incidents, and wellbeing checks. A 27-year-old woman from Edmonton was charged with possession of stolen property, while a 29-year-old man with no fixed address faced multiple charges, including theft of trucks, possession of stolen property, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, and failure to comply with an undertaking. Officers also investigated a suspicious individual near residences, an unwanted visitor, and a dog running loose, which was returned to its owner. Police attended the sudden death of a 70-year-old male; the death was deemed non-suspicious. Macklin RCMP also acted as mediators in a family dispute.

Residents with information about crimes in the Unity, Wilkie, and Macklin areas are urged to contact their local RCMP detachment: Unity at (306) 228-6300, Wilkie at (306) 843-3480, or Macklin at (306) 753-2171. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com. Rewards of up to $2,000 are available for information leading to arrests for serious crimes.