CRAIK—RCMP have stepped up patrols as a result of a rash of recent break and enters and thefts.

Craik RCMP report that on the afternoon of Sunday, Dec. 16 the Craik Carwash had its coin box severely damaged and a quantity of coins were stolen.

A white Ford truck was seen leaving the carwash and is believed to be involved.

Then, at about 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, someone broke into McRae’s Farm Service and stole some cash. A white truck, possibly a Dodge with a male driver, was seen leaving the business.

Vehicle thefts

Between Dec. 10 and Dec. 16, Craik RCMP report of a large number of thefts in the R.M. of Sarnia and few similar thefts in the Village of Aylesbury and the Town of Davidson.

Three vehicles were stolen and one still has not been recovered.

Police report that 11 other vehicles were entered and the vehicles were gone through and some wallets and cash were stolen. The communities of Dilke, Holdfast and Sarnia Beach all had multiple thefts. In all cases the vehicles had been left unlocked and all three stolen vehicles had the keys left inside of them.

Police report they have increased the number of patrols in these areas and are making patrols at all hours of the day and night. Investigation continues and anyone who sees anything suspicious is asked to call RCMP and make a report. Police remind everyone to lock their vehicles and not to leave keys and valuables inside.

If anyone has information about these or other crimes, please contact Craik RCMP at 306-734-5200 or call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).