Powell River RCMP reported the following for November 25 to 30, 2021.
Total calls for service: 97
Thefts: 6
Impaired driving: 8
Mischief: 5
Break and enter: 2
Assaults: 3
November 26; Massett Street, 7000 block
At approximately 11:40 am, police responded to a report of a break and enter. Sometime between 8 pm on November 25 and 11 am on November 26, someone removed a padlock to a shed at a residence and stole a Honda generator, a Husqvarna weed eater, and a yellow RV power cord. Value of the items stolen was in excess of $4,700.
November 27; Highway 101, south
At approximately 2 am, RCMP were making patrols on Hwy 101 near Rifle Range Road when they observed a vehicle swerving in and out of the lane. Police stopped the vehicle and spoke to the driver, a 43-year-old female from Powell River, who showed signs of impairment; a standardized field sobriety test was completed. The driver performed poorly and as a result, a drug recognition exam was completed. She was issued a 24-hour driving prohibition and may be facing impaired driving charges at a later date.
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.
