Powell River RCMP reported the following for May 23 to 29, 2019.
Total calls for service: 113
Thefts: 9
Assaults: 4
Impaired driving: 2
Mischief: 4
May 23; Weldwood Road
At approximately 6:05 pm, police responded to a report of a theft at the Girl Guide camp on Weldwood Road. Sometime between April 20 and May 15, someone removed the lock from the gate and entered the camp. Several items, including three cords of wood, a wheelbarrow, a stainless steel countertop and some copper pipe were stolen from inside.
May 26; Highway 101, 7000 block
At approximately 4:45 pm, RCMP responded to a report of an erratic driver. While en route, police located a vehicle matching the description that had gone off the road and hit a road sign. The driver, a 45-year-old male, showed signs of impairment by drug use. As a result, a drug recognition evaluation was completed for him. The male is currently facing charges of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and driving while prohibited.
May 27; Manson Avenue, 5500 block
At approximately 10:46 am, police responded to a report of a theft from a vehicle. A wallet was stolen from inside the vehicle sometime between 10:30 pm on May 26 and 6 am on May 27.
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.
