Officers reported the following for March 1 to 7, 2023
Total calls for service: 125
Thefts: 5
Break and enter: 4
Impaired driving: 3
Assaults: 5
Mischief: 9
Mental health: 9
March 4: Marine Avenue, 4400 block
At approximately 7:52 am, police received a report that there was fresh pink graffiti on the exterior walls of the Forest Bistro and Lounge.
March 4; Joyce Avenue, 4400 block
At approximately 12:57 pm, police received another report that there was fresh pink graffiti on the exterior walls of 7-Eleven.
March 4; Marine Avenue, 4500 block
At approximately 3:52 pm, police received a third report that there was fresh pink graffiti on the property of the Westview Centre Motel. Video was obtained from all three locations and the suspect was identified. The 42-year-old male was arrested for three counts of mischief and released to appear in provincial court.
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.
