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By Nolan Kowal

Crime wave

RCMP ramping up police efforts after recent crime spree

Sep 15, 2023 | 3:17 PM

Saskatchewan RCMP are increasing their police presence around Prince Albert and nearby areas after a string of recent violent and property crimes.

Mounties said they will focus their resources on the Prince Albert, Ahtahkakoop/Shellbrook, and Waskesiu/Montreal Lake areas. They said residents in these communities could notice an increased police presence in the coming weeks.

RCMP said some of these crimes could be gang-related, including the shooting in Little Red River First Nation.

Police said the numbers show a larger-than-usual increase in violent and property crime in the Prince Albert area for August, adding that formal numbers will be available later this fall.

The Prince Albert, North Battleford, La Ronge, and Meadow Lake Crime Reduction Teams will be working together on this latest initiative.

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“As our provincial police service, Saskatchewan RCMP is uniquely able to deploy specialized units to assist frontline police officers at our detachments. We are also able to seamlessly investigate connections between incidents that may cross community borders,” said S/Sgt. Ryan How, Saskatchewan RCMP’s Saskatchewan Enforcement and Response Team (SERT)’s North Region Manager. “This current police operation is a prime example of RCMP officers working together to ensure community safety.”

RCMP are also reminding citizens to report any suspicious activity to police, regardless of how minor it is.

“Sometimes you see something you think may be a little off, and you brush it off and don’t report it to police. We are encouraging you to report everything. You’re not wasting our time or resources – you may be holding the piece of information we need to solve a puzzle,” S/Sgt. How said.

You can reach out to your local RCMP detachment to provide any tips or call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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nolan.kowal@pattisonmedia.com