Property crimes, crimes against persons lead RCMP report

BATTLEFORDS – Police were kept on the move in the Battlefords this past week responding to calls for service.

Battlefords RCMP responded to 454 calls for service between July 21 and July 27. This includes:

• 82 property crimes
• 29 crimes against a person
• Eight reports of stolen vehicles, seven of which have been recovered
• Five reports of missing people, all of whom have been located
• 22 foot patrols were conducted

Of the 454 calls for service, 315 calls were in the City of North Battleford, and 139 calls were in the rural area, including the town of Battleford.

Investigators ask anyone with information about these incidents, or any other crime, to call the Battlefords RCMP at 306-446-1720 or 911 in the case of an emergency. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

Cst. Kostyniuk took time out of her day to read books to children visiting the summer literacy camps running in the City of North Battleford. The Battlefords RCMP is proud to support programs that empower youth through education and build trust between police and the public. This is just another example of the many activities officers do to make positive community connections in the area, stated Cpl. Steve Bell of the Battlefords Detachment in the release.

Community Partners

Battlefords Citizen on Patrol Program (COPP) members conducted 9.5 hours of patrol during this timeframe, covering 1,103 blocks during their patrols. If you are interested in becoming a COPP member, visit the City of North Battleford website or the Town of Battleford website.