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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Local officers responded to 159 calls for service from August 24 to 30
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Powell River RCMP detachment.

Powell River RCMP reported the following for August 24 to 30, 2023.

Total calls for service: 159
Thefts: 4
Break and enter: 2 
Impaired driving: 3
Assaults: 7
Mischief: 6
Mental health: 17

August 23; Joyce Avenue, 4700 block
At approximately 12:29 pm, Powell River RCMP responded to a report of a theft from Mark’s. The store’s employee provided a description of the suspect, who was located by police a few blocks away. The 25-year-old female was arrested for theft under $5,000 and after further investigation, was also arrested for possession of stolen property and possession of a controlled substance. The woman was released to appear in provincial court.

Anyone with information about any crime 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.

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