RM OF FRENCHMAN BUTTE - It has been a busy past month for copper wire theft in Saskatchewan.
On Nov. 23, Turtleford RCMP received a report of a copper wire theft in the RM of Frenchman Butte. Investigation determined approximately 500 metres of copper wire was stolen from a work site.
As a result of continued investigation, officers arrested three men in Paradise Hill on Nov. 24.
A 22-year-old man, from Paradise Hill, is charged with: mischief over $5,000; theft over $5,000; and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
The suspect is scheduled to appear in court in St. Walburg on Dec. 3.
A 30-year-old man, from Lloydminster, is charged with: mischief over $5,000; and theft over $5,000.
Saskatchewan RCMP reminds residents to report suspicious activity, or information about crimes, to their local police of jurisdiction. Dial 310-RCMP to reach your local detachment or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers.
