Several residents have reported receiving calls from a male purporting to be their "favourite grandson" who is in trouble and requiring a large amount of money for his lawyer. A second male then gets on the line, saying he's the grandson's lawyer, confirming the need for funds and provided details on how the money could be wired to them. This is a scam.
Sunshine Coast RCMP are reminding people to be careful whenever they receive an unexpected request for money and to research the person or company making the request.
See the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre's website at www.phonebusters.com for information about scams and how to protect yourself.
Sunshine Coast RCMP also reported the following for the week of Oct. 19 to 26.
On Oct. 16, a customized slope-style bike was found on North Road near Hillcrest Road. The bike is in good condition and may be claimed by the owner by providing the RCMP with a detailed description. Refer to file 10-8181.
On Oct. 18, while the homeowner was out for a couple of hours, a thief broke in to a residence in the 5700 block of Trail Avenue. The thief used a brick to smash a bedroom window to gain entry and stole liquor, medication, a camera, sports medals and passports. Anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP, reference file 10-8240.
On Oct. 19, a passerby noticed a smashed door of a business in the 5500 block of Wharf Road. A property representative confirmed there was a break in and that several bottles of alcohol were stolen. Police are reviewing surveillance footage.
On Oct. 18, after a thief stole a wallet from a facility in the 5500 block of Shorncliffe Avenue, the victim was advised by his bank on Oct. 19 that the thief had tried, unsuccessfully, to use the stolen bank card to access the victim's account. Police are reviewing surveillance footage.
On Oct. 19, a ring was turned in that had been found near Gibsons Marina. The owner may claim by providing a detailed description to the RCMP, reference file 10-8271.
An impaired driver was stopped on Ocean Avenue near Medusa by a member making patrols for a suspicious vehicle in the area. The officer noted signs of impairment and the driver admitted to having consumed alcohol earlier. The driver was given a roadside alcohol screening test for which he received a "Warn." The driver requested a second test, but was unco-operative and refused to provide a proper breath sample. As a result, he was issued a 90-day driving prohibition and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days.
On Oct. 20, a sculpture was stolen from a business in the 5500 block of Wharf Road. The distinctive piece is of a seawolf, a mythical wolf and whale hybrid, carved out of green soapstone on a grey soapstone base. The base has JES carved on it. The entire piece is approximately 10 inches high. Anyone with information about this theft is asked to contact RCMP, reference file 10-8293.
On Oct. 21, a blue men's mountain bike was found on a property in the 5600 block of Rutherford Road. The owner may claim the bike by providing a detailed description to police, reference file 10-8295.
On Oct. 25, a shoplifter struck a business in the 5800 block of Wharf Avenue and stole a small stone carving of a brown bear with its front left paw raised. Anyone with any information about this theft is asked to contact RCMP, reference file 10-8405.
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