BIRCH HILLS, Sask. — Police are investigating after an SUV crashed into a Birch Hills business during an early morning break-in on Nov. 1.
According to Saskatchewan RCMP, Melfort RCMP received a report of a collision on Bellamy Avenue in Birch Hills at approximately 5:50 a.m.
RCMP officers, along with local fire services, responded to the scene and determined that an SUV had collided with a business. Police say two adult men then entered the building, stole an undisclosed amount of cash and merchandise and fled on foot.
The collision caused damage to the business, but no injuries were reported.
Members of the Birch Hills Fire Department were dispatched at the same time and arrived to find a vehicle inside the business. Fire crews confirmed there were no occupants in either the vehicle or the building, secured the scene and remained on location until RCMP and a tow truck could remove the SUV. Firefighters cleared the scene at approximately 8:12 a.m.
Melfort RCMP continue to investigate the incident and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Melfort RCMP by calling 310-RCMP (7267). Information can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
