At approximately 2:09 am on August 23, police responded to a report of two people yelling at each other in the driveway of a residence in the Cranberry area. The people then reportedly left in a vehicle.
Police conducted patrols and located the vehicle. After investigation, police determined that a male had forced a female, who was known to him, into the vehicle against her will and drove away. The 38-year-old male was arrested for forcible confinement and assault and released to appear in provincial court.
Anyone with video surveillance in the area or any information about this crime 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.
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