CORONACH/BENGOUGH — Coronach/Bengough RCMP are investigating the theft of a power pole.
On Jan. 27 at approximately 9:30 a.m., Coronach/Bengough RCMP received a report of a stolen power pole.
The investigation determined unknown individuals went onto a rural farm property, cut down a SaskPower power pole and removed it. The pole had a live power supply and was connected to a transformer. Power in the area was disrupted for two hours while SaskPower crews worked to restore service.
Coronach/Bengough RCMP are actively investigating and are asking for the public’s assistance.
Police believe that once the pole was cut down, it was dragged through the farmyard into a field. The power pole was not recovered, so it is possible it was loaded into a truck and removed from the area.
Cst. Gary Christopher of the Coronach RCMP said the theft created danger to both individual and public safety.
“An abandoned rural property does not necessarily mean utilities are shut down – severe injury or death may occur,” he said in the news release. “Additionally, with winter conditions on that day, an action like this puts residents living in the area, and work crews, at risk.”
Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact Coronach/Bengough RCMP by dialling 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
