Week of April 14 to 21, 2014
Total calls for service = 100
Impaired driving = 3
Assaults = 3
Break and enters = 1
Thefts = 6
Mischief = 3
1. April 16
Westview residential area
Minor thefts from vehicles continue to be a problem in Powell River. Four more thefts were reported to the RCMP in the following areas: the 3900 block of Gordon Avenue, 6900 block of Egmont Street and the 4300 block of Westview Avenue. In one instance a house key was jammed into the ignition which caused damage. In another, 75 frozen lamb chops were stolen from a freezer which was in a carport next to a vehicle which was rummaged through.
2. April 20
7500 block Highway 101
Police responded to a report of a break and enter into a residence. The homeowners had returned from a three-week trip and discovered the crime. Entry into the house was gained through a window. Once inside the suspect(s) went through the entire house. Electronics, jewellery and an undisclosed amount of cash were stolen.
Anyone with information about these crimes is asked to please contact Powell River RCMP or call CrimeStoppers at 1.800.222.8477 (TIPS).
