Media Release - Weekend Update November 18, 2019

Media Release - Weekend Update November 18, 2019

Media Release – Weekend Update November 18, 2019

Prince Albert Police members responded to 296 calls for service between Friday evening and Monday morning. The majority of calls for service involved disturbances and intoxicated persons.

File 2019-38668 – Weapons/Mischief

Police responded to a complaint of suspicious activity in the 300 Block of 24th St. E. early Monday morning after a resident reported a suspicious person in his neighbour’s vehicle. Upon arrival, police observed a male matching the description of the suspect running eastbound on 24th Street. The suspect was arrested after a short foot pursuit. Upon further investigation, police located a .22 calibre handgun and a long, bladed knife on the man’s person. A mask was located on the ground nearby.

A 30-year-old man is facing weapons-related charges in connection with this file. [Information 991111846]

File 2019-38465 – Break and Enter

Police are asking for the public’s help in locating two distinct bicycles reported stolen Saturday morning. Residents reported the theft of a grey and teal-coloured 2018 Specialized Rockhopper bike, along with a grey and green 2019 Trek Marlin 6 WSD.

A photo of the missing bikes is attached. Police are asking anyone with information about the thefts to call 306-953-4222 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

File 2019-38389 – Weapons Complaint

Police were called to the 200 Block of Ninth St. E. Friday evening for a weapons complaint. Police responded to the area just before 7 p.m., and located a male matching the description of the suspect walking nearby. Upon further investigation, police located two large machetes on the man’s person, along with 4.5 grams of methamphetamine, two digital scales, a sawed-off gun barrel, three shotgun shells, and break-in tools including, bolt cutters and a metal file.

A 23-year-old man is facing several charges including, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a dangerous weapons, and carrying a concealed weapon in relation to this incident. [Information 991111733]

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