Officers reported the following for February 23 to March 2, 2023.
Total calls for service: 100
Thefts: 3
Break and enter: 5
Impaired driving: 4
Assaults: 3
Mischief: 3
Mental health: 3
February 23; Marine Avenue at Courtenay Street
At approximately 10:10 pm, police observed an uninsured vehicle drive by. Police stopped the vehicle and spoke to the 25-year-old male driving the vehicle. While speaking to the driver, police detected an odour of liquor coming from him. A breath sample was obtained, which registered a fail on the approved screening device. The driver was advised of his right to a second test, and chose to provide a second sample. This also registered a fail on the approved screening device. As a result, the vehicle was impounded for 30 days and the driver was issued a 90-day driving prohibition under the Motor Vehicle Act. A violation ticket was also issued for driving with no insurance.
February 25; Manson Avenue, 4800 block
At approximately 5:03 pm, police responded to a report of a break and enter. Sometime within the previous four days, someone had smashed the rear window of a shed on the property and stolen four 40-pound propane tanks. The value of the stolen property is estimated to be in excess of $400.
Anyone with information about the incidents above 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.
