Suspicious Occurrence UPDATE

The Moose Jaw Police Service is providing an update on a suspicious occurrence that was reported on September 11, 2024.

On September 11, 2024, Police recieved a report of a report of a suspicious vehicle and an individual who approached a minor in Moose Jaw’s downtown core.

Through the investigation, Police acquired video surveillance footage from local businesses in the area. After reviewing the video footage, Police were able to locate the vehicle and occupants in the reported location and verified no attempted abduction took place.

The individual was in the area for a business purpose and was carrying a white envelope and a cell phone. Police ruled out any reports of a weapon.

The MJPS would like to thank the citizens of Moose Jaw for bringing their concerns and reports forward to the Police. The community’s patience through this process was appreciated.

Although the MJPS appreciates the value of the public sharing information through social media, that may warn citizens about potential dangers, we encourage people posting to refrain from making assumptions surrounding the circumstances of an incident. We ask the public to report concerns directly to the Police for follow-up and verification.