Week of January 17 to 23, 2012
Total calls for service = 86
Impaired driving = 4
Assaults = 2
Break and enters = 1
Thefts = 5
Mischief = 4
1. January 18
5600 block Manson Avenue
At around 4 am, police responded to a break and enter at a business. A male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black sweatpants entered the business through a broken window before he was startled and fled. Nothing was stolen during the incident. 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).
2. January 22
Homalco Road
While on patrol, police stopped a vehicle after it was seen travelling at a high rate of speed. Police spoke to the driver who showed signs of impairment. The 19-year-old male driving the vehicle was required to provide breath samples and the samples were over the legal blood alcohol limit. The male is facing charges of impaired driving.
