Powell River RCMP reported the following for May 4 to 10, 2022.
Total calls for service: 114
Break and enter: 1
Thefts: 5
Impaired driving: 5
Assaults: 8
Mischief: 8
Mental health: 5
May 4; Selkirk Avenue, 3900 block
At 2:30 pm, police responded to a report of a break and enter at a residence. The investigation determined that entry was gained by breaking the glass in the front door. Once inside the unknown suspect(s) made off with a backpack, a portable heater, a Dewalt cordless drill and a Dakota hoodie.
A male was seen leaving the residence earlier in the morning at about 9:30 am but no further description was available. Anyone with information related to the theft is asked to call Powell River RCMP at 604.485.6255. RCMP file number is 2022-1959.
May 8; Willingdon Avenue
At 8:55 pm, Powell River RCMP received a complaint from Westview Ferry Terminal of an intoxicated male refusing to leave the waiting room. When police arrived, they located a male passed out in a chair. When officers woke him up the male had slurred speech and appeared confused. He had a strong odour of liquor on his breath and had an open can of beer beside him.
The 48-year-old from Comox was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place. He was returned to the detachment, placed in a cell to sober up and released the next morning.
Anyone with information about the incidents above 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.
