Powell River RCMP reported the following for April 25 to May 1 2019.
Total calls for service: 104
Thefts: 10
Assaults: 1
Impaired driving: 5
Mischief: 4
Break and enter: 4
April 20: Alberni Street, 7100 block
Powell River RCMP report that there was a theft from the modular units that have been transported to Powell River to house people at risk. The theft of a microwave oven and armchair were reported on Saturday, April 20, at 9:50 am. The matter is still under investigation.
April 26; Manson Avenue, 4500 block
At approximately 9:05 am, police responded to a report of a break and enter at a business. It was reported that when the owner came to work that morning, two laptops had been stolen from the office. On April 28, police received a report from the owner of one of the laptops advising that it had been turned on and tracked to a residence in the 6300 block of Cedar Street via a GPS device on the computer. Police executed a search warrant at that residence and located the computer, along with several other items believed to be stolen, and a significant amount of drugs. A 55-year-old male is facing charges for possession of stolen property and possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.
April 28; Claridge Road, 4500 block
At approximately 7:32 am, police responded to a report of a possible impaired driver. RCMP attended, made patrols in the area, and located the suspect vehicle on Manson Avenue. Police spoke with the 47-year-old male driving the car, who showed signs of impairment, including a strong odour of liquor on his breath and slurred speech. The male provided a breath sample, which registered a fail. He was issued a 90-day driving prohibition and a 30-day vehicle impound under the Motor Vehicle Act.
April 29; Mowat Avenue
At 10:25 am, police responded to a report of a theft at Mowat Bay Park. Sometime over the weekend, someone stole the parking pay station valued at over $7,500. It is believed that a vehicle was used to complete the theft.
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.
