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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Local officers responded to 118 calls for service from August 30 to September 5
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Powell River RCMP detachment.

RCMP reported the following for August 30 to September 5, 2023.

Total calls for service: 118
Thefts: 6
Break and enter: 1 
Impaired driving: 1
Assaults: 6
Mischief: 6
Mental health: 7

September 3; Joyce Avenue, 5000 block
At approximately 10:18 pm, Powell River RCMP received a report of a theft that had occurred in the cafeteria at qathet General Hospital. Video surveillance was reviewed and the suspect was identified. Police located the suspect and arrested the 41-year-old female for theft under $5,000. She was released to appear in provincial court. The stolen items were recovered and returned to the owner.

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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