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Tuwanek fire deemed suspicious

Sunshine Coast RCMP and Sechelt fire department are hoping the public can aid in their investigation following a suspicious fire in Sechelt last Saturday afternoon.

On Jan. 30 around 4 p.m., Sechelt firefighters and RCMP responded to a structure fire at the old Jacksonville log yard in Tuwanek.

“An abandoned trailer was engulfed in flames and completely destroyed,” said Const. Josh Talbot. “The fire was deemed to be suspicious by the fire department as the building was abandoned, not serviced and hidden from public view.”

Talbot said three younger males were reported to have been seen leaving the area carrying a length of cable over their shoulders, one with blue cable and one with white.

“No detailed description of the males was able to be provided by the witness,” said Talbot.

Anyone with information related to this suspected arson is asked to contact RCMP at 604-885-2266.

Serious accident

Highway 101 south of Tapp Road in Halfmoon Bay was the scene of a serious accident on Saturday night.

RCMP responded to the single-vehicle accident around 8:50 p.m. on Jan. 30. According to police, a sedan travelling northbound crossed the centre line and left the road coming to rest in the southbound lane ditch. The highway was shut down in both directions for a brief period of time while emergency crews extricated the lone male occupant from the vehicle. The male sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to a Vancouver-area hospital.

Traffic on the highway remained restricted to one lane for several hours after the accident while RCMP investigators continued their investigation.

Beach party

RCMP are urging the public to be more diligent before and after hosting or attending beach parties.

On Jan. 28 just before midnight, RCMP were requested to attend a party on Henderson Beach in Roberts Creek.

“Local residents feared the party was getting out of control as youths were intoxicated, smashing bottles and trespassing on private property,” said Const. David Dixon. “Officers arrived and spoke with the youths.”
Dixon said the youths ranged in age from 14 to 18 years old. He said the youths were polite, and co-operated with police direction, however, after the youths left the area, the beach was left in a complete mess.

“Garbage, empty cans, plastic bottles and broken glass bottles were littered from the parking lot down to the water,” said Dixon. “Police were appalled with the disregard for both the environment and public safety. Young children and animals frequent the beaches and broken glass is not something they should have to think about.

“Police were like to remind parents that it is important to know where your children are and ensure they are safe.”

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