Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for June 28 to July 5:
On July 3, a vehicle incident involving a pedestrian was reported in the 5500 block of Wharf Avenue, Sechelt, after the pedestrian was walking through a parking lot and struck by a reversing vehicle. The pedestrian attended Sechelt Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and the driver was issued a violation ticket for reversing when unsafe. The matter has been referred to ICBC.
Dogs in vehicles
• On June 29, police received several complaints about dogs being left in cars unattended. Even though police determined the owners had not been away from their vehicles for long, and that none of the dogs were in distress, due to the extreme heat, witnesses are extra-vigilant in reporting such incidents to police. Both the RCMP and SPCA advise against leaving pets, children, or elderly people in vehicles during the warm weather months, but especially during a heat wave.
Illegal Dumping
• On July 2, a business in the 700 block of North Road, Gibsons, reported some illegal dumping after discovering large furniture items left by the commercial garbage bins. The suspects and vehicle were captured on security camera and police are reviewing the footage. Anyone with any information about this mischief is asked to contact RCMP, reference police file number 2021-4363. The file is still under investigation.
Break and Enter
• Sometime between July 3 and 4, a suspect entered a building in the 2900 block of Lower Road, Roberts Creek, and stole a 21-inch Samsung computer monitor and a black and white patterned scarf. The suspect, who left behind a water bottle, was described as a white-blonde haired woman, and had been witnessed by the property owners peering into the building earlier on July 3. Police are attempting to locate the suspect, who is likely known to police, and the file is still under investigation.
Collision
• On July 3, police attended a three-vehicle incident near the intersection of Reed Road and Payne Road, Gibsons, after the first vehicle travelling north on Payne Road, failed to stop at the stop sign, and travelled through, colliding into the second vehicle that was travelling east on Reed Road. The first vehicle then crossed into the westbound lane where it was struck by the third vehicle, which caused the first vehicle to roll into the ditch, flipping over onto its roof. The third vehicle ended up upright in the ditch and the driver was able to exit on his own. The first vehicle driver required the assistance of the Gibsons Volunteer Fire Department to exit her vehicle and was taken to Sechelt Hospital for assessment. No other injuries were reported but the first and third vehicles had to be towed due to damage. No driver impairment is suspected. The file has been referred to ICBC.
• On July 2, a two-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Teredo Street and Trail Avenue, Sechelt, after the first vehicle stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross the street and was rear-ended by the second vehicle. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and but the first vehicle was towed from the scene. The matter has been referred to ICBC.
Impaired Driving
• On June 28, a witness reported a possible impaired driver leaving Coopers Green Park in the 5500 block of Fishermans Road, Halfmoon Bay. The suspect was seen exhibiting behaviour consistent with intoxication from alcohol, and nearly colliding into a parked vehicle as he drove away. Police located the suspect vehicle eastbound on Highway 101, Halfmoon Bay, and initiated a traffic stop. The driver was given a roadside alcohol screening test and after two fail results, was issued a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition. The driver’s vehicle was also impounded for 30 days. The matter has been referred to RoadSafetyBC.
• Late on June 29, police witnessed a vehicle heading east on Gibsons Way at Sunnycrest Road, Gibsons, without any headlights on. Police initiated a traffic stop and while speaking with the lone driver and occupant, noted the driver exhibiting signs of possible intoxication from alcohol. The driver was given a roadside alcohol screening test and after two fail results, was issued a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days. The matter has been referred to RoadSafetyBC.
Found Property
• On June 29, a bag of tools found in Halfmoon Bay was turned in. Owner may claim with detailed description of bag and contents within 90 days. Please reference police file 2021-4269.
• On July 5, a distinctive backpack was found in the water near the 5700 block of Tuwanek Place, Sechelt. Owner may claim within 90 days with detailed description. Please reference police file 2021-4450.
– Const. Karen Whitby, Sunshine Coast RCMP
