The Weyburn Police Service received a report early last Monday morning of a possible attempted forced entry. Police attended the residence an initiated investigation, however Deputy Chief Shane St. John explains it was challenging, as they received the call the day after the incident occurred.
“The person was home and they heard something, but it stopped. It was the next day they noticed damage. Just because it didn't continue and they didn't gain entry, they didn't let us know till the next day, which is it's important to let us know as soon as you hear a suspicious noise or someone trying to break in. Even if you're unsure, call us just for your own safety.”
“Someone didn't want to bother us. We need those calls instantly, when they come in, that's our job. It’s never, ever, ever a bother to call us.”
St. John explains it can be pivotal when these calls are made early. In this case, police could have narrowed down the location of the suspect or even prevented more harm.
“Maybe we had a member that was close by, maybe that's what spooked them off because they saw a patrol car in the street. You never know. But without the call coming in, we didn't likely know something suspicious was happening.”
With the opening of the investigation, police conducted neighborhood inquiries. However, no suspect has been identified or located at this time.
Police ask anyone with information that may be relevant to this investigation to contact the Weyburn Police Service at (306) 848-3250.