CrimeStoppers: February 20, 2013

Week of February 12 to 18, 2013

Total calls for service = 83

Impaired driving = 5

Assaults = 5

Break and enters = 2

Thefts = 11

Mischief = 4

1. February 13

Manson Avenue at Joyce Avenue

Police stopped a vehicle after someone reported that the driver may be impaired.  The 22-year-old male driver admitted to consuming alcohol and provided a breath sample which registered a “warn.” The driver was issued a three-day driving prohibition under the Motor Vehicle Act.

2. February 15

Block Bay

Police responded to theft complaint. A Johnson 15 horsepower outboard motor, valued at $1,500, was stolen from that location. This is the third theft since the beginning of January 2013. In previous thefts, boom chains, swifter cables and a large amount of diesel fuel were stolen. The total value of these items was $4,700. Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to please contact Powell River RCMP 604.485.6255 or CrimeStoppers at 1.800.222.8477 (TIPS).

3. February 16

4400 block Marine Avenue

A bag of medical supplies was taken from a BC Ambulance Service vehicle parked outside a business. While the paramedics were helping the victim of an assault, a fabric briefcase containing medical supplies, valued at approximately $1,000, was stolen from inside the ambulance. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to please contact Powell River RCMP 604.485.6255 or CrimeStoppers at 1.800.222.8477 (TIPS).