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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for April 4 to 10, 2019.
Powell River RCMP

Powell River RCMP reported the following for April 4 to 10, 2019.

Total calls for service: 103
Thefts: 11
Assaults: 4
Impaired driving: 3
Mischief: 3
Break and enter: 2

April 5; Alberni Street, 7100 block
At approximately 12:46 pm, police responded to a report of a theft from a vehicle in the parking lot at the Town Centre Mall. Sometime in the morning, a hedge trimmer valued at approximately $600 was taken from the bed of a Chevrolet pickup truck parked at the location.

April 7; Westview Avenue, 3000 block
At approximately 12:52 am, police responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision where a vehicle left the road. Police attended and located a 21-year-old male exiting the vehicle. The male showed signs of impairment and had an odour of liquor coming from him. He was taken to the detachment to provide breath samples, which registered over the legal limit. The male is facing charges of impaired driving.

April 8; Courtenay Street, 6900 block
At approximately 10 am, police responded to a report of a break and enter at a church. On April 1, someone entered and stole several items, including an IBM computer valued at approximately $500.

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.