PINEHOUSE LAKE - Update: Pinehouse RCMP recovered the spike belt on Feb. 28. They continue to actively investigate the theft and asked anyone with information to contact Pinehouse RCMP at 306-884-2400.
Original post: A spike belt, flares, a prybar and winch controls were stolen from an RCMP vehicle parked at the RCMP Detachment in Pinehouse Lake.
On Feb. 16, Pinehouse RCMP noticed several items missing from one of its police vehicles during a regular equipment check.
Their determined that at about 4 a.m. on Feb. 15, a male suspect dressed in all black clothing approached police vehicles parked at the Pinehouse RCMP Detachment in Pinehouse Lake.
The male unsuccessfully tried to break into a toolbox affixed to the back of a police truck, then successfully broke into another toolbox affixed to the back of a separate truck. The male stole a spike belt, flares, a prybar and winch controls.
Pinehouse RCMP are actively investigating and working to recover the spike belt. They are now asking members of the public to report any information about this theft.
The spike belt is in a black plastic case that is approximately 60 by 50 cm, and 3 cm thick. It has a label with the word ‘Stinger’ on it. The spike belt itself is an expandable metal grid with spikes on it.
Report information to Pinehouse RCMP at 306-884-2400. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or .
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