Between December 15 and December 28, 2023 Wadena RCMP received nine reports of break-ins in the communities of Wadena, Foam Lake, Quill Lake, and North Shore Fishing Lake.
On December 15, Wadena RCMP received three reports of break-ins in the town of Wadena. Investigation determined an unknown individual or individuals broke into:
- a funeral home and stole a small amount of change and audio equipment
- the curling rink and stole a sum of cash
- the food bank and stole a number of gift cards
Background is available here: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/wadena-rcmp-seeks-information-thefts-food-bank-curling-rink-and-funeral-home
On December 18, Wadena RCMP received two reports of break-and-enters. A business in Wadena and the senior centre in Foam Lake were broken into. No items were reported stolen to police.
On December 20, Wadena RCMP received a report of a break-and-enter at a curling rink in Quill Lake. An unknown amount of liquor was stolen from the premise.
The following week, Wadena RCMP also received three reports of break-ins at residences in their detachment area.
- On December 27, a break-in occurred at a residence in the RM of Foam Lake.
- On December 28, a break-in occurred at a residence on North Shore Fishing Lake. A side by side and ice fishing gear were stolen.
- On December 28, a break-in occurred at a second residence on North Shore Fishing Lake. The keys for a quad and two vehicles were stolen.
Wadena RCMP continue to actively investigate with the assistance of Saskatchewan RCMP Forensic Identification Services. It can't be confirmed, but investigators believe these incidents are related.
Officers remind the public to make sure all doors, windows and outbuildings are locked.
Report any suspicious activity witnessed or surveillance video captured around the times of these incidents to Wadena RCMP at 306-338-6500. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com