A photo of the two suspects. (Sask. Crime Stoppers)

By Nigel Maxwell

Crime

RCMP pursuing alleged ATV thieves

Oct 8, 2021 | 2:00 PM

Saskatchewan RCMP are seeking two suspects, in connection to an ATV theft this week in the Shellbrook area.

On Tuesday, at approximately 4:45 p.m., Ahtahkakoop/Shellbrook RCMP received a complaint that the ATV had been stolen from a residence in the town of Shellbrook.

The investigation determined that the red, 2014 Suzuki quad was stolen the previous night by two males. The quad was loaded onto a trailer, which was in turn being pulled by a truck.

Later that day, Blaine Lake RCMP received a complaint of two suspicious males at a business on Muskeg Lake Cree Nation. Investigation determined the males were operating the red quad reported stolen to Ahtahkakoop/Shellbrook RCMP.

Blaine Lake RCMP officers located the males and the quad, and attempted to stop them but they fled.

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A picture provided of the stolen ATV. (Submitted/ RCMP)

Anyone with information about this file, including the identities of the males or the location of the quad, is asked to contact their local RCMP detachment. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers.

Thefts in Big River area

In a statement Friday from Big River RCMP, they advised they had noted an increase in reports of thefts, including thefts of ATVs and trailers, recently.

“Officers investigate each report received and are conducting frequent patrols within the detachment area, but ask members of the public to protect themselves from falling victim to theft,” the statement said.

Big River RCMP encouraged residents to refrain from leaving valuable in a vehicle; removing garage door openers from vehicles; and to keep all residential doors and windows, including garages and sheds, locked at all times.

“It’s also important that residents report all suspicious activity to police,” Big River Detachment Commander Sgt. Heath Robinson said. “This includes reporting all property crimes – even if you think it’s minor. That’s not the case. When all crimes are reported to us, we get a clearer picture of the types and number of crimes occurring in our area.”

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