Humboldt/Lanigan RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in identifying individuals responsible for causing problems at a business in Humboldt. 

On April 25th, 2022 police were made aware that individual(s) are continuously going through dumpsters that belong to businesses north of 5th Avenue between 14th and 16th Street. The individuals are damaging property and ripping open garbage bags. They are spreading this garbage all over the back alley which takes hours to clean up. Business have already tried multiple deterrent methods to get the individuals to stop, with no luck and just want this behavior to stop.

Humboldt RCMP would like to remind the public that it is an offence to damage or interfere with the lawful use and enjoyment of property and this behavior can lead to charges of Mischief under Section 430 of the Criminal Code. Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or has information about this crime are asked to contact Humboldt RCMP Detachment at 306-682-2535. Information can also be submitted anonymously through Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or submitting a tip online.