Total calls for service: 120
Thefts: 7
Assaults: 4
Impaired driving: 1
Mischief: 5
Break and enter: 2
November 16; Marine Avenue, 4400 block
At approximately 9:37 am, police received a report of a break and enter to an office building. Sometime during the previous night, someone broke in and stole two laptop computers, a laptop case, one DSLR camera and possibly some money.
November 17; Byron Road, 3100 block
At approximately 9:03 am, police received a mischief report from a residence. Sometime during the previous night a number of ornamental trinkets (including birdbaths, mirrors, pictures, et cetera) were placed around the property. A number of these were nailed to the siding, causing damage to the residence.
November 19; Westview
At approximately 12:47 am, police responded to a report of a male trying to rip off a lock at the Westview wastewater treatment plant. Police attended and located a 30-year-old male, who is known to police, using a small hammer to try and hammer locks off a cabinet at the plant. He was arrested, charged with mischief and is currently being held in custody until his next court appearance.
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.
