Powell River RCMP reported the following for January 23 to 29, 2020.
Total calls for service: 83
Thefts: 12
Assaults: 4
Impaired driving: 2
Mischief: 4
Break and enter: 3
January 23; Penticton Street, 7100 block
At approximately 10:57 am, police responded to a report of a break and enter to a trailer parked on a property. Sometime within the past week, someone entered the trailer and stole a Stihl gas trimmer and a Stihl backpack blower. Value of the stolen items is in excess of $600.
January 24; Cumberland Place, 4400 block
At approximately 11:40 pm, police stopped a vehicle after observing that it was being driven erratically. The 53-year-old male driving the vehicle showed signs of impairment and had a strong odour of liquor on his breath. A breath sample was obtained and registered a “fail” on the approved screening device. The male was issued a 90-day driving prohibition; his vehicle was towed and impounded for 30 days.
January 26; Joyce Avenue, 4600 block
At approximately 1 pm, police responded to a report of a stolen bike from a hotel. Sometime during the night of January 25, a red Supercycle bicycle, valued at approximately $150, was stolen from outside the hotel. The bicycle was chained and locked up when it was stolen.
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.
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