Police and paramedics observed on scene Sunday night near sixth Ave. E and sixth St. E. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

By Nigel Maxwell

Crime

Stranger helps police nab vehicle vandal

May 4, 2020 | 5:19 PM

Prince Albert police are crediting the help of a passerby, with the arrest Sunday of a man observed causing damage to a parked vehicle.

The incident happened near sixth Ave. E and sixth St. E. According to a news release Monday from police, the man was observed swinging a bag at the vehicle and was arrested on outstanding warrants as well as a new charge of mischief.

Jesse Rabbitskin, 37, has been scheduled to make his next court appearance on July 7.

Meanwhile the man who helped police make the arrest has discussed his “good deed” on Facebook, and explained he observed the man swinging a bag at vehicles, “breaking off mirrors and what not.”

He goes on to explain that when he confronted the suspect, the man tried to run but was not fast enough. The passerby then “escorted him to the ground” and held him until police arrived.

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A 38-year-old man has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon and breach of probation after he was arrested Sunday evening in the 800 Block of 15^th St. E.

Around 8 p.m., police received a complaint of a male carrying a needle. The man was also found carrying a knife.

Also from Sunday, police are investigating a break and enter that occurred in the 3700 block of fifth Ave. E. The two suspects were seen on video surveillance damaging vehicles parked outside a business. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police.

(Prince Albert Police Service)

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