In the early morning hours on March 28, a B.C. Ferries staff member observed a suspicious male wearing dark clothing and a mask hanging around the Queen of Oak Bay. When confronted, the male was warned off by the staff member and ran away from the scene.
On the same date during the Queen of Oak Bay's final sailing to Langdale, an alert B.C. Ferries staff member detected that a male had stowed himself away within the confines of the ship. The male wore dark clothing, possessed 'break-in' tools and had no reasonable explanation why he hid himself above the ceiling of the ship's washroom.
"B.C. Ferries staff believed that the male was targeting the ATM terminals and effectively detained the male until Sunshine Coast RCMP members were able to board the vessel and execute an arrest," said Sgt Russ Howard in a news release.
A Sunshine Coast resident, Tyler Warren Craig, was formally charged with possession of break-in tools and mischief in relation to the incident.
Following a bail hearing, Craig was later released with strict conditions until the charges are dealt with through court.
"Sunshine Coast RCMP wish to remind the public that safety aboard B.C. Ferries vessels, and within their ferry terminals, is paramount," added Howard. "If anyone detects any suspicious activity during their travel with B.C. Ferries, they are once again encouraged to contact the nearest Ferries staff member or the police."
-Submitted by SC RCMP
