Powell River RCMP reported the following for March 14 to 20, 2019.
Total calls for service: 102
Thefts: 6
Assaults: 8
Impaired driving: 2
Mischief: 1
Break and enter: 1
March 19; Field Street, 7000 block
At approximately 11:30 am, police were called to a business for an attempted break and enter. Unknown suspect(s) attempted to enter a compound attached to the business. A lock securing the gate was destroyed but access was not gained. Police do not have any suspects.
March 19; Courtenay Street, 6900 block
At approximately 1:30 pm, a report was received about a theft that occurred. The suspect(s) entered an unlocked garden shed and stole a wheelbarrow along with three skill saws. The items were described as a cordless Craftsman saw and two 110V (corded) skill saws.
March 19; Powell River, Cranberry
At approximately 8:30 pm, police responded to a 911 hang-up call. The investigation revealed a male subject had been breaching his probation conditions and several other court-imposed conditions. The suspect was located near an establishment and placed under arrest. The 46-year-old Powell River resident tried to punch the officer in the face during the interaction. The subject, who is well known to police, was taken into custody and faces several charges including breach of probation, breach of undertaking and assaulting a police officer.
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.
