Powell River RCMP reported the following for October 24 to 30, 2019.
Total calls for service: 119
Thefts: 9
Assaults: 3
Impaired driving: 3
Mischief: 4
Break and enter: 3
October 25; Bowness Avenue, 4500 block
At approximately 9:22 am, police responded to a break and enter. Sometime during the previous weekend, a shed was broken into and a chainsaw, angle grinder and electric impact wrench were taken from inside. Value of the stolen tools is in excess of $500.
October 26; Michigan Avenue, 4400 block
At approximately 9:29 pm, police responded to a report of a stolen bike. Sometime between 12 pm and 9 pm that day, someone entered the storage unit, cut the bolt holding the locked bike and stole the bike. The bike is described as a Giant Escape with a silver frame, black seat and mirror, and is valued at approximately $700.
October 26; Crofton Street
At approximately 2:17 am, police stopped a vehicle after the driver failed to stop at a stop sign on Michigan Avenue. The 25-year-old female driving the vehicle showed signs of impairment and admitted to consuming liquor. A breath sample was taken that registered a “warn.” The driver was issued a three-day driving prohibition under the Motor Vehicle Act.
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.
