Powell River RCMP reported the following for March 26 to April 1, 2020.
Total calls for service: 87
Thefts: 8
Assaults: 6
Impaired driving: 6
Mischief: 4
Break and enter: 2
March 30; McGuffie Avenue, 5200 block
At approximately 9:54 am, police responded to a report of a theft from a vehicle. Sometime during the previous night an orange Husqvarna weed trimmer was stolen from a vehicle parked in that location. Value of the weed trimmer is approximately $400.
March 31; Powell Lake, Olsen’s Landing
At approximately 10:19 am, police responded to a report of a theft from a worksite at Olsen’s Landing on Powell Lake. Sometime between March 15 and 27, a Honda 4kW generator and a diesel fire pump were taken.
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.
Powell River RCMP detachment is closed. During the COVID-19 health emergency, people are encouraged to call the detachment rather than showing up in person, so it can be determined if personal attendance is truly necessary. All administrative services such as fingerprinting and criminal record checks have been halted until further notice. The non-emergency line is 604.485.6255.
