Powell River RCMP reported the following for November 14 to 20, 2019.
Total calls for service: 88
Thefts: 10
Assaults: 4
Impaired driving: 1
Mischief: 4
Break and enter: 4
November 14; Alberta Avenue, 4400 block
At approximately 3 pm, police responded to a report of a break and enter. Sometime between 5 and 11 pm on November 13, someone broke into a garden shed and stole a 36-inch Stihl hedge trimmer, a Coleman electric pressure washer and two Scotty downriggers. Value of the stolen property is in excess of $1,000.
November 15; Marine Avenue
At approximately 11:35 am, police stopped a vehicle near the intersection of Marine Avenue and Penticton Street after it was observed speeding. While speaking to the 55-year-old male driving the vehicle, police detected an odour of liquor and observed signs of impairment. A breath sample was obtained which registered a fail. The driver was issued a 90-day driving prohibition and 30-day vehicle impound under the Motor Vehicle Act.
November 18; Street, block
At approximately 8:40 am, police responded to a report of two drones flying at around 1,000 feet and in the flight path of an incoming airline flight. RCMP attended and made patrols in the area but were unable to locate the drones. They were described as being donut-shaped, and yellow and black in colour. Police are reminding drone operators that Transport Canada requires drones are operated below 400 feet and not within a 5.6 kilometre radius of an airport or a 1.9 kilometre radius of a heliport. For a full list of regulations in regards to operating drones, contact Transport Canada.
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.
