Police patrol: Crime report

News Release for August 15, 2018 to August 21, 2018

Total Calls for Service = 143

Thefts = 7

Assaults = 2

Break and Enter = 3

Impaired Driving = 5

Mischief = 6

1. Thursday, August 16

North Harbour

At approximately 4:50 pm Powell River RCMP were called regarding a possible impaired boater, operating a vessel near the North Harbour. The vessel, described as a 22-foot runabout, was being operated by a 37-year-old Powell River male and had one female passenger onboard. Police attended the area and located the vessel near the boat launch. The male and female onboard the vessel were having a domestic dispute, and once the male saw police he drove the boat out of the North Harbour. The vessel was located a distance off the harbour entrance by a police marine vessel, and the male was arrested for operating a vessel while impaired by alcohol.

2. Saturday, August 18

Joyce Avenue, 5700 block

Powell River RCMP were called to a single motor vehicle incident at 10:50 pm. The vehicle, a grey 2008 Mazda 3, was driven off the road and crashed into a hydro pole near that location. The vehicle sustained serious damage, and the driver, a 36-year-old female Powell River resident, who was the lone occupant, suffered minor injuries. The driver was found to be impaired by alcohol, and police are forwarding charges of impaired driving to Crown Counsel.

3. Sunday, August 19

Craig Road, 8600 block

At approximately 3 pm Powell River RCMP were called to the scene of a break and enter to a residence. The residence had been entered sometime during the night of August 17. Items including an HP Laptop were taken from the residence. Anyone with any information on this crime is asked to contact Powell River RCMP or Crimestoppers at 1.800.222.8477 (TIPS) or go online atwww.bccrimestoppers.com. Callers will remain anonymous.

4. Monday, August 20

RONA Powell River

Powell River RCMP attended a report of a break and enter which had occurred overnight at the store. Investigation revealed that unknown culprits entered the rear compound and stole several tools including a Makita circular saw and planer, Makita belt sander, cordless drill, impact driver, levels, two folding saw horses, shop vac, and two roller stands. Anyone with any information on this crime is asked to contact Powell River RCMP or Crimestoppers at 1.800.222.8477 (TIPS) or go online atwww.bccrimestoppers.com. Callers will remain anonymous.