CrimeStoppers: July 23, 2014

Week of July 14 to 21, 2014

Total calls for service = 120

Impaired driving = 1

Assaults = 4

Break and enters = 1

Thefts = 3

Mischief = 5

1. July 11 to 14

7400 block Duncan Street

Approximately $200 of fuel was siphoned from two vehicles and a boat parked over the weekend in a parking lot.

2. July 15

4700 block Joyce Avenue

Windows were smashed and two laptop computers stolen at a business. With the help of a specialist, the laptops were tracked using the IP address. The specialist was able to remotely access the computers’ cameras to photograph the accused. After obtaining a warrant a private residence was searched and an arrest made which resulted in both computers being located. Charges have been recommended.

3. July 18

2300 block Lang Bay Road

A woman’s shoulder purse with brown beads and word “Cuba” written on it was stolen from an unlocked truck parked at a business. The purse contained personal identification and a small amount of cash.

4. July 19

Marine and Ash avenues

At approximately 2:15 am an officer observed the driver of a 1997 purple Pontiac Grand Prix failing to stop at a stop sign. The officer detected alcohol on the driver’s breath and requested breath samples which resulted in “warn” readings. The vehicle was impounded for three days and the driver’s licence was seized for three days.

5. July 17 to 21

Mowat Bay

Fuel was siphoned from a vehicle while parked. Approximately 80 litres was taken.

Anyone with information about the above crimes is asked to please contact Powell River RCMP 604.485.6255 or CrimeStoppers at 1.800.222.8477 (TIPS).