Powell River RCMP report for January 9 to 15, 2020.
Total calls for service: 81
Thefts: 8
Assaults: 2
Impaired driving: 3
Mischief: 2
Break and enter: 2
January 13; Harvie Avenue, 4800 block
At approximately 9:21 am, police responded to a report of a theft from a work trailer. Sometime during the night, the lock was cut off the trailer and approximately $1,000 worth of property was stolen from inside. Items stolen include Bostitch and Makita power tools.
January 10; Joyce Avenue, 4800 block
At approximately 11:16 pm, police responded to a report of a theft from the Canada Post office. Sometime in the past few weeks, someone stole the wooden ramps from the rear of the post office, by the loading bay.
January 10; Duncan Street, 7000 block
At approximately 1:33 pm, police responded to a collision outside Capone’s Liquor Store. A 72-year-old male reversed his vehicle into a light post, and then accelerated, hitting another vehicle and the exterior wall of the liquor store. Total damage to the vehicles and store was in excess of $10,000. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in this incident.
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.
