November 10-16, 2008
Garbage Bin Arsons

This week, Crime Stoppers is asking for your help in identifying the people responsible for deliberately setting garbage containers on fire.

Saskatoon Police often respond to large residential garbage containers that have been deliberately set on fire. Usually gasoline or some other flammable liquid is poured into the container, and then lit on fire. The fire that results burns very rapidly and often totally destroys the container within minutes.

These containers are usually beside fences and garages which can also receive extensive damage as a result of the fire.

Each container costs approximately $500.00 to replace which is ultimately paid for by you, the citizens of Saskatoon.

November 3-9, 2008
Armed Robbery

This week, Crime Stoppers is asking for your help in solving an armed robbery that occurred to a business in the 400 Block of Ludlow Street on October 11th at approximately 11:00 p.m.

Police were called to the business minutes after the robbery happened. The victim reports that a lone male entered the store, claimed he had a knife and demanded money. Another employee heard the robbery and dialed 911.

The male suspect took money and cigarettes. He exited through a door at the rear of the business and fled southbound across Attridge Drive with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect is described as a Native male, 5’10” tall, heavier build and in his 20’s. He wore a distinctive white bunnyhug with a pattern on it in grey and black, a white ball cap, and a blue bandana over his face.

This week, Crime Stoppers is asking for your help in solving a sexual assault that occurred at approximately 11:00 p.m. in the 500 Block of Avenue P south on September 23rd.

The female victim was walking south on Avenue P when she was joined by a male. The male walked slightly behind her for a short distance, staying with her when she continued onto another street.

The male came up behind the victim and choked her until she lost consciousness. The victim regained consciousness and fought back, but was choked again. The victim stopped fighting and complied with the demands of the suspect, after he showed her a knife.

The victim was sexually assaulted, but managed to get away. The suspect is described as an Aboriginal male, 25-27 years of age, 5’8”-6’0” in height with a skinny build, high cheekbones and very slanted eyes. He wore blue jeans with a large chunky silver colored belt buckle, a white ball cap and a white checkered zip up shirt.

Thanks to The Bull, Magic 98, and CJWW for providing audio and CTV for providing video:

October 13-19, 2008
Armed Robberies

This week, Crime Stoppers is asking for your help in solving an armed robbery that occurred in the 800 Block of Broadway Avenue on September 11th.

At approximately 10:30 a.m., a lone male approached the victim and grabbed money from his hand after it had come out of an ATM machine. The suspect took off running with the victims $200.00.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian male with darker skin in his early 20’s, approximately 5’8”-6’ in height with a slim to medium build. The suspect was also wearing a plain grey hoodie with the hood up, and black pants.

Crime Stoppers also needs your help in identifying two females involved in a street robbery in the area of Kingsmere and Crean Crescent on September 20th. The first female is described as Native, 16-17 years of age, 5’7” with a chubby build and it appeared she had discoloration around her mouth area. The second female is described as Caucasian, 16-17 years of age with lighter colored brown to blond hair.

These females were associated with a blue 1991 Ford Escort, S/L 118 AXH.

If you can identify any of these suspect persons, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or go online at www.saskatooncrimestoppers.com. You can also text ‘TIP210 with your message’ to “CRIMES” -274637.

September 29 - October 5, 2008 Missing Person This week, Crime Stoppers is asking for your help in locating a missing person.  Gordon Keith Harvey was reported missing to the Saskatoon Police Service on July 29th, 2008. Gordon was last seen sometime between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. on July 24th at a house he was renovating in the 100 Block of Avenue R south.  He was wearing green shorts, a white t-shirt, brown shoes, and wool socks.  He has a scar on the right hand side of his lower back.  Personal items that belong to Gordon were located inside the address on Avenue R south after he went missing.

His vehicle, a 1982 Oldsmobile Calais, S/L 920 GGE, was found abandoned July 26th in the 4100 Block of Cartwright Road.  When found, the vehicle had a flat front passenger tire and the driver side window was partially open. Family members are concerned as they have not heard from Gordon Harvey since he was reported missing. Crime Stoppers is asking anyone who may have information on the whereabouts of Gordon Harvey to call.  To help police in their search, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or go online at www.saskatooncrimestoppers.com.  You can also text ‘TIP210’ with your message to “CRIMES” -274637.

September 22-28, 2008
Robbery

This week, Crime Stoppers is asking for your help in identifying the person responsible for committing a robbery in the 2300 Block of McEown Avenue at approximately 12:30 p.m. on August 31st.

The victim was walking through an area at the rear of the buildings just after lunch when a male on a bicycle road up to her, pushed her over and stole her purse.

She was able to provide a description to police that the suspect was a tall Caucasian male wearing grey clothing.  The victim’s wallet was found near a garage on Hilliard Street and turned over to the police by a family member.

The elderly female victim has a physical disability and was using a walker for assistance.  MD Ambulance was called to the scene and the victim was taken to the hospital for injuries to her hip area.

Crime Stoppers is asking anyone who may have witnessed this offence, or know the person responsible to call.  We guarantee your anonymity!  If you have information that can help solve this crime, or any other unsolved crime, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or go online at www.saskatooncrimestoppers.com.  You can also text ‘TIP210’ to “CRIMES” -274637 with your message.

September 15-21, 2008
Break and Enter

This week, Crime Stoppers is asking for your help in identifying the person responsible for committing three Break and Enters to businesses between August 14 to August 26th, in the 1000 Block of Louise Avenue and the 1700 Block of Preston Avenue north.

On August 14th, 2008 at about 2:30 a.m. a male wearing a hooded sweatshirt broke the front glass window at a business on Louise Avenue.  Taken at that time was approximately $1000.00 worth of merchandise.

On August 24th just after 4:00 a.m. the front window of a business in the 1700 Block of Preston Avenue north was smashed, allowing the suspect to enter and remove 2 IMac computer systems.

The same business was hit again August 26th, at about 2:10 a.m.in a similar manner, where the suspect now took a Playstation 3, a numerous 8GB Apple IPods.  These two incidents caused an estimated $4000.00 loss.

Surveillance footage shows a lone male in the business.  His dress is similar in all three offences, and police believe the same suspect is responsible for these crimes.  The suspect kept his face covered with his hoodie, but it is possible someone will recognize this person’s clothing.  He was wearing black pants, black gloves, black boots, a face mask, is possibly 5’8”-5’10”, and 180 lbs with a stocky build.

If you have information that can help solve this crime, or any other unsolved crime, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or go online at www.saskatooncrimestoppers.com.  You can also text us at “274637” then enter ‘tip210’ with your message.

September 8-14, 2008
Senior Safety

The elderly are often regarded by criminals as easy targets for many types of crime.  Every elderly person should be aware of schemes to swindle money and take steps to prevent them.

Be aware that door to door sales or offers still exist, but are not as common as in the past.  The easiest and most common tool for a thief is the phone.  An example of a fraud would be a person posing as a bank employee asking you to verify bank and personal information due to a problem.  This is not the way a legitimate bank would conduct business.

Many seniors do not report when they have been victimized.  They may not want to bother the police, find it too difficult to tell their families, and are too embarrassed.

If you are a senior, or have a family member that is a senior and still living on their own, here is how you can be proactive:
-have a plan, discuss your finances with family or a power of attorney and have that information in order.
-make sure there is some type of accountability set up for the power of attorney
-don’t be afraid to assert yourself, and if the fraud is through a phone, hang up and call the bank or whoever claims to be calling yourself to verify they are legitimate.

Crime Stoppers is pleased to help all the members of our community and hopefully this message will help protect a member of your family from becoming a victim.  Remember, if you have any information that could help solve an unsolved crime, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or leave a tip here online.

August 25 -31, 2008
Attempted Murder

This week, Crime Stoppers is asking for your help in identifying the people responsible for shooting a firearm in the west parking lot of a business in the 900 Block of Central Avenue on August 15, 2008 at approximately 3:00 a.m.

The victim was walking to his vehicle when the suspect drove up to him and asked who he was.  The victim observed that the driver had a gun and has his friends approached, the car sped off northbound.  The suspect vehicle travelled only 20 feet, and the driver fired three rounds as the victim and friends dove for cover.

The driver is described as a 19-20 year old Caucasian male with blonde hair, wearing a ball cap.  There was possibly another person in the front of the car, and two females in the back.

The suspect vehicle is described as an older 4 door car, possibly a Dodge Neon. 

Left behind were three .22 caliber bullet holes in the passenger rear quarter panel of the truck, but it could have been much worse.  The people involved could have been responsible for taking a life.

If you have information regarding the suspect vehicle or the people responsible for this crime, call Crime Stoppers.  We are anonymous, and you can earn cash if your information leads to an arrest.  To help solve this crime, call 1-800-222-8477, or go online at www.saksatooncrimestoppers.com.

August 11 -18, 2008
Green Thumb B & E’s

This week, CRIME STOPPERS is asking for your assistance in identifying persons responsible for illegally entering homes while the owners are in the yard gardening.

Every spring and summer, thieves watch for persons who are out in their front or back yards gardening.  Thieves travel through neighbourhoods looking for signs that someone may be home but out working in the yard.  One thief may stand watch while the other enters the unlocked home looking for articles to steal.  The most popular items are purses, cash, credit cards, and blank cheques.  This type of crime takes only seconds resulting in large losses.

If you are out working in your garden these spring days, make sure you keep your doors locked. Carry a key with you and lock your front and back door.  Some criminals specialize in stealing from homes when people are outside doing yard work.

CRIME STOPPERS gets its results because of you.   It’s your information we need and not your name.  Every month, cash awards are paid on successful tips.  If you can help detectives solve any unsolved crime in Saskatoon, or prevent a crime from occurring, give CRIME STOPPERS a call at 1-800-222-TIPS.  You may also leave tips online at saskatooncrimestoppers.com.

CRIME STOPPERS – totally anonymous!

August 4 -10, 2008
Arson

This week, Crime Stoppers is asking for your help in identifying the persons responsible for an Arson to a residence in the 300 Block of Avenue P South at approximately 12:30 a.m. on June 2nd, 2008.

A member of the canine unit was stopped by a person on the street who stated that a house was on fire down the street.  The officer approached the area and observed smoke coming from the back of the house.  Flames soon engulfed other parts of the house and residents were evacuated from neighboring houses as Fire and more patrol units attend.

The residence was under renovation and was destroyed as a result of the fire.  At this time no arrests have been made and police are looking for your help to find out who did this!

Investigator:  (Sgt. Powiada)
With this type of investigation, we tend to rely on witness information to help solve an arson.  We spoke to the men who were working on this home, and found out they were trying to use the income they would have made to start their own home renovation business.  We know there is someone out there that can help us apprehend the persons responsible and Crime Stoppers enables them to have someone to talk to, and stay anonymous.

If you know who is responsible for this crime, or any other unsolved crime, call Crime Stoppers.  We guarantee you remain anonymous!  Call Crime Stoppers today at 1-800-222-8477, or go online at www.saskatooncrimestoppers.com.

July 28-August 3, 2008
Street Robbery Prevention

A street robbery is an attempted or completed theft directly from a person, where the property is removed by force or threat of force with or without a weapon.  It is a crime of opportunity, most often committed by teens.

Subjects may use weapons to gain control of their victims.  The offender rarely acts alone, preferring to be in a group to swarm the victim.  They may use the element of surprise and a show of force like punching, pushing or threats to get the victims to comply with demands. 

Here are some helpful tips:
-avoid hangouts frequented by groups of teens such as malls, bus terminals, and outside businesses, especially in the evening hours.
-if you sense you are being followed, change directions or cross the street and get to a place where you can alert others
-Maintain a cool demeanor and follow the offender’s instructions precisely.  Your possessions are replaceable, you are not.
-target possessions are logoed clothing and electronics so keep them hidden.
-Get to a phone and call 911 as soon as possible, noting the offender’s appearance, physical features and clothing.
-And don’t forget:  always look for an escape route!

These tips, along with common sense will help you to be aware and decrease your chance of being a victim.  If you have any information that could help solve an unsolved crime, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or go online at www.saskatooncrimestoppers.com. 

July 21-27, 2008
Break and Enter to Business

This week, Crime Stoppers is asking for your help in identifying the persons responsible for a Break and Enter to business in the 3800 Block of Thatcher Avenue on June 7th, 2008 at approximately 5:10 a.m.

Surveillance footage shows a vehicle parking outside the front door just before police got the call.  Not long after, police were notified of a break and enter in progress to the business.

Two suspects had exited the vehicle and smashed the front door.  Taken from inside was a tray of cigars and cigarettes before they fled the scene.

The first suspect is described as female, wearing a dark solid colored hoodie, blue jeans and white runners.
The second suspect is described as male, wearing a dark hoodie with light colored skulls up the left sleeve and a very large logo on the back, blue jeans and black shoes with white soles.

The suspect vehicle is believed to be a green Mazda.

If you know who these two accused are, and can help solve this crime, Call Crime Stoppers.  We guarantee your anonymity!  Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or go online at www.saskatooncrimestoppers.com

July 7-13, 2008
Armed Robbery

This week, Crime Stoppers is asking for your help in solving armed robberies that occurred at two business locations, one in the 600 Block of Circle Drive and the other in the 1800 Block of 8th street on March 8th and March 15th, 2008.

On March 8th, at approximately 10:20 a.m. a male suspect entered the business, demanding money.  The male suspect was carrying what was described as a sawed off shotgun, and fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash and clothing.

On March 15th, at approximately 11:47 p.m., a lone male entered a business in the 1800 Block of 8th street east armed with a sawed off firearm, possibly a rifle, and told the employee it was a robbery.  The male suspect also pointed the gun at customers who had entered during the incident.  The male suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash in an older model white car.

Police believe both robberies were committed by the same suspect described as a male, 5'5"-5'7" wearing a dark colored hoodie, dark pants, white shoes and a baseball hat with a black beak.  The suspect had concealed his face with a mask.

June 23 - 29, 2008
Hit and Run

This week, Crime Stoppers is asking for your help in solving a hit and run that occurred on May 23rd, 2008 at approximately 12:50 a.m. near the intersection of 20th street and Avenue P.

The victim was parked on the side of the road in the 1500 Block of 20th street west. He was resting in his car before starting a drive home out of town.

He heard squealing tires, looked in the rear view mirror and saw a white pickup truck accelerating toward him where it slammed into the back of his car.  The truck rammed the back of the victim’s vehicle again, forcing the front of his car into another vehicle before it sped off east bound.

The only description of the suspect vehicle available is that it was a white pickup.  There were a number of witnesses to this accident, but none have come forward to assist in this investigation.

The suspect truck would have major front end damage.

June 16 - 22, 2008
Homicide

No other crime takes as high a priority as solving a homicide.  This week, CRIME STOPPERS is asking for your help in solving the murder of Darren Greschuk.

In the early morning hours of July 8, 2006, Darren Greschuk and his wife were asleep at home in the 1000 block of Avenue J South.  Both the front and back storm doors were closed but unlocked.  At approximately 4:00 a.m., an intruder entered the residence armed with a handgun and demanded money.

Darren Greschuk and the intruder got into a struggle ending with Greschuk being shot.  The intruder then fled the scene.  Greschuk was rushed to Royal University Hospital with life threatening injuries and passed away on July 23, 2006.

Interview type scenario with Sgt. Huisman:
Some people may not recognize Darren Greschuk by his name.  He also went by the nickname of “CHUBBY” and was the owner of a Tow Truck company called “Power Hour Towing”.  We the investigators know that people were talking about the murder after it happened and we are confident that the information these people have can aid this investigation.  With the assistance of the public, this investigation can be solved.

 
CRIME STOPPERS needs your help to bring closure to this case.  You will remain anonymous and won’t be called to court.  We pay cash up to $2000.00 on successful tips.  If you have information on this unsolved crime, call us at 1-800-222-TIPS, 1-800-222-8477.  Or go online at www.saskatooncrimestoppers.com.

June 9 - 15, 2008
Pin Pad Thefts

Every year, millions of dollars are lost to consumers and businesses across Canada because of thefts and fraud.  Recently Saskatoon has seen a number of pin pad thefts and skims. 

In reported incidents around Saskatoon, the suspects create a disturbance to distract the store employee then disconnect the pin pad and either steal it, or exchange it for one that has been tampered with.

Here are some precautions businesses can take to prevent the thefts:
     -ensure employees place pin pads underneath the counter in a secure location until
     they are needed for use.
     -if not in service, treat them like cash and store the pin pad in a secure location.
     -label or engrave the pin pad so it can easily be identified as having been
     exchanged.
     -conduct a daily check to ensure that the pin pad original has not been tampered
     with.

June 2 - 8, 2008
Armed Robbery

This week Crime Stoppers is asking for you assistance in identifying the male responsible for an armed robbery at a business in the 800 Block of 29th street west, on May 13th, 2008 at approximately 11 a.m.

The male suspect entered the store and asked when the bus goes by.  He left and re-entered the business a number of times, asking the employee a number of questions.  Just after 11 the male suspect ran into the business, wielding a knife and a can of bear spray.  He demanded money and cigarettes and took off running after spraying the victim.

It is believed there was a second male also involved in this robbery.  The knife was found in a dumpster outside the business and the victim required treatment by MD Ambulance. 

The suspect is described as a 17 year old aboriginal male with fair skin.  He had close cut hair, a slim build, and a mole or birth mark in the middle area of his lower cheek.  He wore a black hoodie, black baggie jeans, gloves, a bandana over his face, and a jacket with a green lining or stripe along the collar.If you know who is responsible for this crime, call Crime Stoppers.  We pay cash on successful tips and you will remain anonymous.  Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, 1-800-222-8477, or go online at www.saskatooncrimestoppers.com.

May 26 - June 1, 2008
Arsons

This week, CRIME STOPPERS is asking for your assistance in identifying persons responsible for a number of arsons on the City’s west end between May 14th and May 15th, 2008.

Just before midnight on May 14th, the Saskatoon Police and Fire and Protective Services were dispatched to a series of dumpster fires in the Meadow Green and Pleasant Hill area.

Over the next hour reports came in, totaling seven arsons in the area.  The fires were between 20th street to 22nd street, from Winnipeg Avenue south to Avenue V south.
These deliberate acts tied up three fire crews and a number of police officers during, and after the arsons were committed.

Six of the dumpsters were totally destroyed, one sustained fire damage, and there was also exposure damage to adjacent fences.  No injuries were reported as a result of these fires, and damage is estimated at several thousand dollars.

Police are still investigating and if you have any information that would help identify the person(s) responsible, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, 1-800-222-8477, or leave a tip online at www.saskatooncrimestoppers.co

May 12 - 18, 2008
Shoplifting

This week, Crime Stoppers is asking for your help in identifying the person responsible for shoplifting a camera from a business in the 2100 Block of 8th street east on April 9th, 2008 at approximately 1:00 p.m.

The male suspect entered the store and made his way to where the camera was located.  He removed the camera from the counter, concealed it in his jacket and left the store.  This camera can be used to take passport photos.

The camera is described as a Sony UPX-C200 digital camera valued at approximately $1100.00

The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, wearing black shoes, blue jeans, a black coat and black hoody.  He appears to be close to 5’8” in height with dark brown hair, and a brown goatee.

Crime Stoppers needs you to identify this thief.  We pay cash on successful tips and you won’t be called to court.  Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, 1-800-222-8477, or visit us online at www.saskatooncrimestoppers.com.

May 5 - 11, 2008
Armed Robbery

This week, Crime Stoppers is asking for your help in solving armed robberies that occurred at two business locations, one in the 600 Block of Circle Drive and the other in the 1800 Block of 8th street on March 8th and March 15th, 2008.

On March 8th, at approximately 10:20 a.m. a male suspect entered the business, demanding money.  The male suspect was carrying what was described as a sawed off shotgun, and fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash and clothing.

On March 15th, at approximately 11:47 p.m., a lone male entered a business in the 1800 Block of 8th street east armed with a sawed off firearm, possibly a rifle, and told the employee it was a robbery.  The male suspect also pointed the gun at customers who had entered during the incident.  The male suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash in an older model white car.

Police believe both robberies were committed by the same suspect described as a male, 5’5”-5’7” wearing a dark colored hoodie, dark pants, white shoes and a baseball hat with a black beak.  The suspect had concealed his face with a mask.Crime Stoppers needs you to solve these crimes.  We pay cash on successful tips and you won’t be called to court.  Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, 1-800-222-8477, or visit us online at www.saskatooncrimestoppers.com.

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