Powell River RCMP reported the following for January 2 to 8, 2020.
Total calls for service: 129
Thefts: 18
Assaults: 4
Impaired driving: 2
Mischief: 6
Break and enter: 3
January 2; Joyce Avenue, 4700 block
At approximately 9 am, police responded to a report of a theft from a business. It was determined that earlier that morning, at around 3 am, the suspect(s) stole numerous items from on top of a shipping container. The items stolen were described as tents and camping kitchens.
January 2; Powell River
At approximately 12 pm, police received a complaint about a fraud. The victim received a text from what was believed to be a co-worker, asking to purchase a Google Play card worth $100. The gift card was purchased and the access code was texted to the co-worker. Shortly afterward another text was received asking to purchase another Google Play card. At this point the victim contacted the co-worker only to learn the co-worker’s personal information had been compromised. Other co-workers had received the same requests. Police advise everyone to be wary of any request for gift cards; that kind of request should set off red flags. Take all steps necessary to verify the communication has actually come from whomever the request supposedly originated from.
January 6; Pine Tree Road, 2000 block
In the early morning hours, police responded to a house fire. Upon arrival a residence was fully engulfed in flames and being tended to by Malaspina Fire Department. The residence was unsalvageable and was totally destroyed. Cause of the fire is unknown but given some unusual circumstances, it is being treated as suspicious. Fire investigators were on scene the next day to examine it and the investigation is continuing.
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.
