Let police handle rural crime: RCMP
Break and enters appear to have spiked in the District of Lakeland, but government and police alike are asking the public to let them handle it.
According to the RCMP’s quarterly reports from October to December of 2017, there were 27 break and enters reported, seven willful damage or vandalism complaints, and eight reported thefts. This compares to two reported break and enters the previous quarter, 11 willful damage or vandalism complaints, and 25 reported thefts.
Prince Albert RCMP Sgt. Lyle Korzak said police take these calls very seriously, and if the people want to protect themselves, there are things they can do.
“We are encouraging the public to start rural crime watch groups and call 9-1-1 for any suspicious vehicles or suspicious activity,” he said.