By Kevin Gilby

CRAIK—According to the Craik RCMP, several vehicles and a residence were broken into during the early morning hours of April 2.

Some community members woke to the sight of two vehicles abandoned in a farmer’s field near the west edge of Craik while others had the misfortune of seeing their vehicles contents tossed about.

In total, at least six unlocked vehicles were entered with contents moved about in an apparent search for valuables. Two other vehicles where stolen only to be abandoned just outside town limits in a field.

In addition, a private residence was illegally entered and a Town of Craik storage shed was broken into.

One community member observed suspicious activity around 3 a.m. on April 2 but did not report it to the RCMP until it was later discovered that that person’s vehicle was “rummaged” sometime during the night. The victim gave the RCMP a description of two young adult males observed during the night that may have been involved in the theft(s).

RCMP Const. Ian Smith said that the RCMP cannot confirm if any or all of the break-ins and car thefts are related and an investigation remains active.

Smith advised everyone, “If you like it, lock it.”

The public is asked to contact the Craik RCMP at 306-734-5200 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) if they have any information about this or any other crime.