The Saskatchewan RCMP is sharing tips to help farmers keep their property secure after a theft in the province’s far south saw 5,000 bushels of grain go missing.

According to RCMP, a grain theft at a farm near the town of Ogema was reported to officers with its Coronach detachment on April 12.

An investigation was launched, eventually determining that the theft occurred sometime between the spring of 2024 and April of 2025. An exact date could not be determined.

Coronach RCMP continue to investigate the matter.

As a result of the theft, police are reminding those in rural Saskatchewan to be mindful and issued some tips to help deter and prevent similar situations.

RCMP encourages producers to utilize “grain confetti” which consist of tiny pieces of paper containing a unique identification number – which links the grain to its rightful owner.

Additionally, police recommend that farmers choose the sites for their bins, equipment and livestock carefully – placing them in locations that make monitoring easy. If this isn’t possible, RCMP recommend keeping them out of sight of main roadways and well lit.

Additionally, farmers should turn off unloading equipment at the end of workdays, properly lock up valuables, and limit access to areas where grain and equipment are stored.

The service also recommended installing cameras wherever possible.

Lastly, RCMP say property owners should keep their inventory constantly updated – so that potential thefts can be noticed and reported more quickly and easily.

“Make a note of the approximate value and amounts of stored grain so you can identify when there are changes in quantity,” the RCMP advisory read.

“Additionally, document the quantity of livestock or any other produce on your property, as well as recording descriptions, serial numbers, makes, models and pictures of your equipment. Check on your storage site throughout the winter months and immediately before and after extended leave periods so you can establish a timeline of events, if required.”

Ogema is located approximately 110 kilometres southwest of Regina.