Powell River RCMP reported the following for October 8 to 14, 2020.
Total calls for service: 108
Thefts: 2
Assaults: 3
Impaired driving: 3
Mischief: 0
Break and enter: 4
October 8; Lois Lake
At approximately 11:54 am, police responded to a report of a theft from a job site at the Lois Lake dam. Sometime between 7 pm on October 5 and 11:50 am on October 8, two Honda GU7000 generators were stolen from the site. The generators are valued at approximately $8,000. Due to the size, they would likely need to be loaded by two people.
October 8; Alberni Street
At approximately 9:29 pm, police responded to a theft of a bicycle from the Save-On-Foods parking lot. Sometime between 8:50 pm and 8:55 pm a bike was stolen from that location. The bike is described as a blue Ibis bicycle with orange writing and grips and is valued at approximately $7,000.
October 12; Duncan Street
At approximately 11:15 pm, police stopped a vehicle while investigating another file. While speaking to the driver, police observed an open six-pack of vodka soda in the vehicle. Police also noted an odour of liquor on the driver’s breath. The driver, a 51-year-old male from Powell River, provided a breath sample on an approved screening device, which registered a fail. He was issued a 90-day driving prohibition and a 30-day vehicle impound under the Motor Vehicle Act.
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.
