Week of May 25 to June 1
Total calls for service = 121
Impaired driving = 5
Assaults = 5
Break and enters = 2
Thefts =6
Mischief = 2
1. May 25
Glacier Street
At approximately 4 pm Powell River RCMP received a report of a break and enter to an apartment. Stolen from the apartment was a sub woofer, receiver and a DVD collection. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please contact Powell River RCMP 604.485.6255 or CrimeStoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477).
2. May 28
Powell River Airport
At approximately 2:20 pm Powell River RCMP received a report of a plane crash which occurred at Powell River airport. BC Ambulance Service, Powell River Fire Rescue and the police attended. The four-seater Model PA 30 dual prop Piper Twin Commander with three people on board landed on its underbelly, coming to rest on the runway. The 79-year-old male pilot, his 63-year-old male co-pilot and the 63-year-old female passenger all escaped the plane with minor injuries. All three occupants of the plane were treated at the scene by paramedics and were not taken to hospital. Both males are Victoria residents, while the female resides in Powell River. Investigation revealed that the cause of the accident appears to have been a possible landing gear malfunction. The plane sustained damage to the underbelly and both propellers. The cabin remained structurally intact. The Transportation Safety Board was notified and is conducting an investigation.
