Powell River RCMP reported the following for March 19 to 26, 2018
Total calls for service: 104
Impaired driving: 2
Theft: 11
Mischief: 1
Tuesday, March 20; Maple Avenue, 5600 block
Powell River RCMP received a report of a theft from an unlocked red Mustang parked in a residence’s rear-alley parking spot. $5 of loose change was taken during the incident.
Wednesday, March 21; Powell River area
Powell River RCMP received a report of a fraudulent phone scam that happened to a local resident who received a phone call from a person identifying themselves as being with the police. The fraudster told the resident her son had been involved in an accident and that he had been detained for texting while driving.
The caller informed the resident that a judge would release her son as long as he made a donation to a children’s charity. The caller asked the resident to purchase a substantial amount of electronic gaming cards and instructed the resident to provide them with the scratched code of each of the cards.
The resident was also asked to provide the caller with her full address and date of birth. RCMP wish to remind the public that this is a fraud. The police and the criminal justice system do not accept items such as gaming cards or iTunes cards in order for a judge to release a person who has been arrested or detained.
Monday, March 26; Joyce and Manson avenues
Powell River RCMP received a report of many drivers not abiding to construction speed limits of 30 kilometres per hour during times of construction. RCMP wish to remind the public that speed limits are set to protect construction workers working on community streets and highways.
A driver not abiding by the construction speed limit can be issued a violation ticket under the BC Motor Vehicle Act ranging from $196 to $253, depending on their speed through designated construction zones.
Monday, March 26; Glacier Street, 7050 block
Powell River RCMP received a report of theft of mail from an apartment building. An unknown male was observed in the area with what appeared to be a bag that may have contained stolen mail. The unknown man was described as being tall, slim, in his early 20s, wearing blue jeans and a grey hoodie and having a short green mohawk. RCMP wish to identify the unknown male and speak to him as part of its ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact Powell River RCMP at 604.485.6255, or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477) or online at bccrimestoppers.com.
