Wakaw RCMP is requesting the assistance of the public regarding a break and enter rural crime.

RCMP were called to a rural residence north of St. Louis about a suspicious person around 4:40 am on May 9th.

The property owner reported a male on the property, inside one of the buildings. The owner fired one shot with a firearm into the air, and the suspect left the property.

The suspect fled in an SUV. No further description of the vehicle was found, due to the darkness.

Police were unable to locate the SUV or the suspect, and no injuries were reported.

The incident continues to be under investigation.

People are asked to contact the Wakaw RCMP with any information they have regarding this incident at (306)233-5810.