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Weyburn police investigate scams, thefts

Further to information released by Weyburn police last week, there have been a number of incidents where victims have been contacted either on-line or via telephone and asked to pay either government debt or other debt with iTunes Cards.
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Further to information released by Weyburn police last week, there have been a number of incidents where victims have been contacted either on-line or via telephone and asked to pay either government debt or other debt with iTunes Cards. The police wish to reinforce that these types of calls are not legitimate and no legitimate business takes payment via iTunes cards except for those parties that you initiate contact with.

• The city police are investigating a complaint of fraudulent transactions appearing on a victim’s credit card on May 15. Police urge all users of credit and debit cards to check your statements against your purchases, and if you find something does not appear to be correct, contact both the card company and the police.

• Weyburn police received a report of what appears to be the ‘Grandparent Scam’. In this scam a family member received a call from what appears to be a legitimate agency (hospital, police) about a family member being in some sort of trouble and needing money. The victim is directed to obtain the cash and arrange for a wire transfer. If you have received one of these calls and are concerned for the legitimacy of the call, please contact the Weyburn Police Service who can assist you in making that determination.

• Over the past week, the Weyburn police have received numerous complaints about vehicles having been rummaged through, vehicles damaged and property damaged and stolen in the areas around the 100 block of Ninth and 10th Street. Anyone having information about any of these incidents, or who notices anyone suspicious, is asked to contact the Weyburn Police Service, or to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

• Weyburn police received a report of a vehicle-pedestrian collision at First Avenue and King Street on Sunday. It appears that a pedestrian was crossing First Avenue on a ‘walk’ light while the vehicle was making a left turn onto First Avenue. There was very minor damage to the vehicle and minor superficial injury to the pedestrian. The matter is still under investigation but charges are unlikely.

• The Weyburn police received a call regarding what was believed to be the illegal use of marijuana by youth on May 14. Upon police locating the group, five youth were arrested. Upon further investigation, only three of the youth were determined to be responsible and were all charged accordingly. Various other criminal charges were laid with respect to some of the others involved as well.

• City police received a report of the theft of gasoline from a parked motor vehicle on May 15. 

• The Weyburn Police Service received a report of a missing five-year-old child on Wednesday. Before the protocol for missing persons could be implemented, the child was located hiding in the home.

• Weyburn police received a call regarding a roll-over in the east end of the City on Thursday. Upon investigating the police discovered a vehicle rolled onto its side. Further investigation revealed that the occupants initially claimed that while driving the driver swerved to miss an animal which resulted in the roll-over. This was however found not to be true.

The youth driver has been issued a ticket for driving without due care and attention and has been warned of the possible repercussions in making a false report to the police. In appropriate cases, additional charges could be laid under the Traffic Safety Act, which could have significant repercussions for points and suspensions as well charges under the Criminal Code could be appropriate.

• City police received a complaint on Thursday about a neighbourhood dispute that culminated in an adult assaulting a youth. The youth was not injured. The adult was arrested without incident and is now facing a charge of common assault and will be making a court appearance. This appears to be an isolated case and there are no safety concerns for the community.

• Weyburn police received a report of the theft of a truck from a residence on the east side of the city on Saturday. The vehicle was recovered in Regina. The investigation is ongoing and charges are pending.

• City police conducted a traffic stop on Sunday, and as a result suspected that the male driver was driving under the influence of marijuana. A roadside Standard Field Sobriety test was conducted and the driver was found to pass the test. The driver was however charged for being in possession of marijuana.

• As a result of a traffic stop on Monday, a male driver was issued a three-day licence suspension and had his vehicle impounded as a result of being over the legal alcohol limit for driving. A passenger in the vehicle was dealt with on an outstanding Regina Police Service warrant. 

Although there were no reported incidents this week, police wish to continue to remind riders of bicycles that the rules of the road apply to them.  

The city police also wish to remind residents, along with the City of Weyburn, of the existence of the Water Conservation Bylaw. The police have received numerous calls over the past week and will deal with each call as it is received. The low water level is a very real problem this year and residents are urged to act responsibly in their use of City water.