At approximately 6:17 pm on December 5, Powell River RCMP received a report of a vehicle that had been stolen from the driveway of a residence in the 6900 block of Retaskit Court.
The vehicle had been seen in the driveway around 4:15 pm and then was gone at 4:30 pm. On December 6, at approximately 9:20 am, the vehicle was discovered and then recovered from a neighbour’s yard.
The vehicle had not been stolen, but had a mechanical issue and travelled from the driveway, through a retaining wall and came to rest against an outdoor patio set in the neighbour’s yard. No injuries were sustained.
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.