RCMP reports on recent incidents in Unity, Macklin and Wilkie
RCMP in the Unity, Wilkie and Macklin areas responded to a range of incidents over the past reporting period, including complaints related to property crime, suspicious activity and traffic matters.
In the Unity area, RCMP received a report of sextortion; however, there was insufficient evidence to proceed with an investigation. CN Police also reported damage to a railway crossing arm, but again, evidence was insufficient to move forward. Police responded to a complaint of uttering threats, speaking with both the complainant and the subject of the complaint. Members also received a report of a suspicious individual near a business, but the complainant later recognized the individual and requested no further police action. Officers did not attend. In addition, police handled four traffic complaints and one false alarm.
In the Wilkie area, RCMP received a report of a break and enter at a business, though there was insufficient evidence to proceed. Members are currently investigating a separate theft complaint. CN Police reported a vehicle striking a railway crossing arm near Reford, but no further action was taken due to a lack of evidence. Police also received three reports of break and enters at businesses in Landis; these investigations are ongoing. Another theft complaint remains under investigation. RCMP assisted the Saskatoon Police Service by attempting to locate an individual in the detachment area, and police also received a report of a lost wallet.
In Macklin, RCMP responded to a complaint of a suspicious individual driving around the town. Members spoke with the individual involved, and no further police action was required. Police also responded to one traffic complaint and one false alarm.
Anyone with information about criminal activity in the Unity, Wilkie or Macklin areas is encouraged to contact their local RCMP detachment. The Unity RCMP can be reached at 306-228-6300, Wilkie RCMP at 306-843-3480, and Macklin RCMP at 306-753-2171.
Those wishing to remain anonymous may contact Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or *8477 on the SaskTel Mobility Network. Tips can also be submitted online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com. Crime Stoppers offers rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and guarantees anonymity.