Incident report from Nov. 1 to 7:
Fraud
• On Nov. 1, a business in the 5500 block of Wharf Avenue reported a fraud after the suspect cashed in a cheque that had already been cashed electronically. Due to the short timeframe between the two interactions, the information confirming the cheque had already been cashed electronically had not been available for the defrauded business to view. The file is still under investigation.
• On Nov. 3, a Coast resident reported receiving a scam phone call with a twist. The resident answered the phone and initially only heard music and a foreign sounding male singing. She listened for a few seconds before the male came on the line and asked how she liked his singing. The resident responded and the two had a very pleasant conversation, wherein the caller did try to obtain some personal information about the resident, but sensing this was possibly a scam call, she did not divulge any. Finally, the caller, in a seemingly honest moment of candour, told the resident he was calling to try to scam her but she was too nice a lady, so he wouldn’t do that to her. The resident never did learn what scam the caller would have attempted. While the caller may have been truly conscience stricken, the resident was advised to hang up if he calls again, as this may be a ruse to gain her trust only to exploit it down the road.
Theft
• Overnight on Nov. 1, a thief stole a bike from a back yard in the 700 block of Creekside Crescent, Gibsons. The stolen bike is described as a black Haro BMX with light green writing and light green handgrips. Anyone with information about this theft is asked to contact RCMP, reference file 2016-7339.
• Some time in early November, a thief stole an outboard boat motor off a boat stored in the 6300 block of Sandpiper Road, Sechelt. The black 5-HP Mercury was purchased new a few years ago and is in excellent condition. Anyone with information about this theft is asked to contact RCMP, file 16-7407.
• On Nov. 1 and 2, a male suspect was caught on video surveillance stealing a pair of shoes from a business in the 900 block of Gibsons Way, Gibsons. On Nov. 3, the suspect returned to the business and was witnessed taking another item and leaving the premises without making any attempt to pay for it. Police located the suspect nearby and recovered the items stolen that day. The suspect was released on a promise to appear for court and an undertaking banning him from the business. The file is still under investigation.
• On Nov. 2, at approximately 2:05 p.m., a male suspect stole a wallet that had been left inadvertently at a cashier at a business in the 5755 block of Cowrie Street, Sechelt. The suspect, an older male, is seen on video surveillance footage placing his wallet on top of the other wallet and then picking up both before leaving the business. The file is still under investigation.
Traffic
On Nov. 5, police conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle that had a burnt-out taillight. The driver was also noted to be an unlicensed driver and there was no valid insurance on the vehicle nor was the required ignition interlock device installed. The driver was issued violation tickets for no insurance, no driver’s licence, and driving contrary to restriction.
Horse on the loose
On Nov. 6, police received a report of a horse with an empty saddle wandering on Reed Road towards Henry Road, Gibsons. Police made patrols and located the horse at a nearby property where the owner was attempting to corral it. The owner advised the rider had been bucked off and the horse had run away. The rider did not sustain any injuries and the horse was taken back to its residence.
