PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Prince Albert RCMP are asking residents to report all suspicious activity and information about property crime, as they investigate a number of break-ins over the past week.
Officers have charged three people and recovered several items at a residence on 17th Street West in Prince Albert on Sept. 17. Officers from Prince Albert RCMP and the Saskatchewan Marshals Service attended the residence as part of an investigation into a break-and-enter reported at a property in the RM of Prince Albert earlier that day. The items reported as stolen during that break-and-enter were recovered. Officers also seized three firearms, tools and an e-bike, some of which are believed to have been stolen during recent break-and-enters in the area. The investigation continues.
Prince Albert RCMP are also investigating several break-and-enters or thefts that occurred at different locations in the detachment area over the weekend of Sept. 18 to 20. Part of that work is determining if there are any potential connections between the incidents.
Officers will be conducting extra proactive patrols in the detachment area, and will continue to investigate any outstanding break-and-enters or thefts.
“We want to work with our communities to keep them safe,” says S/Sgt. Steve Hurst from Prince Albert RCMP. “We understand frustrations about crime. It’s important to know that we take all reports of crime seriously and investigate reports thoroughly.
“We are aware of some recent incidents where property representatives confronted suspects on their property. If you are aware of a crime being committed at your property, don’t engage with or follow the suspect, as it can put you and others’ safety at risk. Call police immediately. We need communities and citizens to work together with us – legally and safely – in order to protect everyone.”
Police advise that, in an emergency or for a crime in progress, always call 9-1-1. In non-emergencies, call 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
When all crimes are reported to the police, police officers get a clearer picture of the types and numbers of crimes occurring in their area. This information helps them launch future police projects, initiatives and education campaigns within the area and the province, police say.
Prince Albert RCMP also reminds residents to take precautions to help deter break-ins and thefts:
• Lock and secure your home, businesses, vehicles, outbuildings, and slip tanks.
• Keep your property well-lit. Install motion-sensor security lights or timer lights that turn on at sundown to discourage trespassers.
• Consider installing a monitored security or alarm system.
• Move all equipment indoors, and park vehicles in garages or outbuilding. If this is not possible, store them in a well-lit area visible from your house but out-of-sight from the main roads.
• Don’t leave valuables in vehicles. Always remember to remove keys and your garage door opener from your vehicle. If it is stolen, it can mean someone has access to everything inside your garage and even your home if it’s connected to your garage.
• Keep an inventory of your belongings that includes descriptions, serial numbers, makes, models and pictures.
Prince Albert RCMP has investigated approximately 707 reports of property crimes from January to August of this year, a 20 pre cent decrease from the same period in 2025.
