ESTEVAN — Estevan Police Service members were called to a report of a theft from a local grocery retailer on March 9.
A description of the suspect was provided, and the individual was located a short distance away from the store. The same male is also alleged to have been involved in fraud regarding the sale of property. As a result, a 38-year-old Estevan man has been charged with theft and fraud. He will be appearing in court later in April.
The EPS also received a complaint of a male calling and harassing another individual on March 8. The subject of the complaint was contacted and warned regarding criminal harassment.
A hit and run was reported after a grey SUV sideswiped another vehicle the same day. When going to exchange information the driver of the SUV fled from the scene.
An owner of a vehicle has reported a male family member refusing to return the vehicle when asked to do so. An investigation into taking an automobile without consent under the criminal code has been started.
A complaint of a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed in a school zone was received. The license plate of the vehicle was obtained, and the matter is still under investigation.
EPS received a report of a male fraudulently selling items on Facebook Marketplace. A deposit was placed on an item and the buyer has been unable to contact the seller since. A fraud investigation has been started into the matter.
