The Canora/ Sturgis RCMP responded to 31 calls for service during the reporting period, some of which included: one assault, two missing person complaints, one Child Welfare Act, two thefts, one break and enter and two false alarms, and 11 traffic offences.
On February 20 at 3:35 p.m. Canora RCMP responded to a theft report at a residence in Canora. An unknown person walked up to the residence and stole numerous items. Police are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying a person of interest in the attached photo.
Updated- Ludba to make second court appearance
On February 23 at 6:52 p.m. Canora RCMP responded to a complaint of a break and enter in the town of Canora.
A male forced entry into the home and assaulted a female inside the residence, stated an RCMP release. The victim was able to fight the male off and ran to a neighbouring residence where she called 911. The male was later located by police and arrested. The male is known to the victim and was subsequently charged.
Jason Ludba, of Canora, is charged with: break and enter, assault, criminal harassment, mischief and uttering threats.
Ludba was remanded into custody and made his first court appearance in Yorkton Provincial Court on February 25. Ludba’s next scheduled Court appearance is in Canora Provincial Court on Thursday March 5 at 9:30 a.m.
The Canora RCMP is committed to keeping your communities safe and is asking members of the public to come forward if you have any information about these crimes or any similar type of crime. Please contact Canora RCMP Detachment at 306-563-4700 or you may contact Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
