Powell River RCMP reported the following for January 23 to 30, 2019.
Total calls for service: 82
Thefts: 4
Assaults: 7
Impaired driving: 3
Mischief: 3
Break and enter: 2
January 28; Scotia Place, 4300 block
At approximately 9:41 am, police responded to a theft. Between 6 pm on January 25 and 8 am on January 28, someone stole plywood and an extension cord from a building site. Police were also advised that several other items had been stolen from the site earlier in the year.
January 29; Joyce Avenue, 4400 block
At approximately 12:33 pm, police responded to a report of a break and enter at the Carlson Community Club. Between 9 pm on January 28 and 7:15 am on January 29, someone broke in and stole a 24-pack of beer and some frozen steaks valued at approximately $100. It is believed the suspect broke in through a second-storey window on the north side of the building.
January 29; Joyce Avenue, 4600 block
At approximately 9:27 pm, police responded to a report of a possible impaired driver. RCMP located the vehicle and stopped it nearby. The 37-year-old female driving the vehicle exhibited signs of impairment. A sobriety test was conducted, which she failed. The driver is facing charges of impaired driving by drugs.
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.
