Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for May 11 to May 19:
Break and enter
•On May 16, a witness reported two males in their early teens appearing to try to break into a residence in the 500 block of Abbs Road, Gibsons. The teens were seen attempting to open windows on the lower level and checking doors to see if they were unlocked. Police attended the residence and determined no actual entry was gained nor did anything appear damaged. The file is still under investigation.
•On May 16, a thief broke into a business in the 4900 block of Dusty Road in Sechelt by cutting through a chain link fence and breaking door handles to gain entry to two buildings. The thief stole cash, keys and a Makita drill. The file is still under investigation.
Theft
•On May 13 and 16, in the early evening and night, a thief stole gas from vehicles parked behind businesses in the 5500 block of Wharf Avenue, Sechelt. The thief siphoned the gas from a couple of vehicles, leaving the gas cap on the ground in one instance, and attempted to do the same to a third vehicle, but it appears the thief was interrupted before any gas was taken. Anyone with any information about these thefts is asked to contact RCMP, reference file 15-2947 or 15-3037.
•Overnight on May 14, a thief gained entry to a vehicle parked on Surf Circle in Sechelt via a faulty lock mechanism on one of the doors. The thief stole a number of items, including Milwaukee drill sets, impact drill, multi-meters, hand tools, belts, electrical equipment, five batteries and two chargers. Some of the smaller items were recovered; however, many are still outstanding.
•On May 14, a business in the 5500 block of Wharf Avenue in Sechelt reported a purse found discarded in a planter outside their front door. The purse was nearly empty, but had a piece of mail identifying the owner. Police spoke with the owner, who had not reported the theft yet. The owner advised she had been at a nearby business and left her purse in her vehicle, which was unlocked and had the windows down. Fortunately, the owner’s wallet was not in the purse, so nothing of value was actually missing.
Traffic
•On May 13, police attended a single vehicle incident on Highway 101 east of Trout Lake, Halfmoon Bay. A witness advised that the eastbound vehicle lost control on a curve and veered across the road into the oncoming lane’s ditch. The driver, who was exhibiting signs of intoxication, was given and failed a roadside alcohol screening test. The driver was issued a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days.
•On May 14, police attended a three-vehicle incident at the intersection of Port Mellon Highway and Highway 101 in Langdale. The first vehicle attempted to make a left turn off the Port Mellon Highway into the Langdale ferry terminal, and struck a second vehicle that was driving straight through the intersection. The collision propelled the first vehicle into the third vehicle. The driver of the second vehicle was taken to hospital for assessment, but no other injuries were reported. Two of the vehicles had to be towed from the scene. The driver of the first vehicle, who admitted to cutting off traffic, was issued a violation ticket for failing to yield to a vehicle at a green light.
•On May 15, a possible impaired driver was reported at an address in the 5600 block of Mason Road in Sechelt. The driver, who was exhibiting signs of intoxication, denied consuming alcohol. The driver was given a roadside alcohol screening test and after two “fail” results, was issued a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition and her vehicle was impounded for 30 days.
Shoplifting
•On May 12, a shoplifter was reported at a business in the 900 block of Gibsons Way. The suspect, who breached several conditions not to attend businesses in the area, had stolen some goods the day before and was caught on surveillance camera stealing more items. Police located the suspect and during the arrest, evidence of further thefts from another business was located. The suspect has been charged with breach of recognizance and theft under $5,000.
— Submitted by Sunshine Coast RCMP
