Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following from Feb. 21 to 28:
Thefts / Break and Enters
• On Feb. 25, police attended a theft from a business in the 900 block of Gibsons Way, after staff spotted the suspect who had been caught shoplifting on video surveillance several days prior, wearing footwear stolen during a separate incident earlier in the day. Police located the known female suspect and arrested her for theft under $5,000. The suspect was released on a promise to appear and has been banned from the business. The file is still under investigation.
• Overnight on Feb. 26, a suspect smashed a door window and gained entry to a business in the 200 block of Gower Point Road, Gibsons. The suspect disturbed a small area by the cash register, but doesn’t appear to have stolen anything. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact RCMP, reference file 17-1081. The file is still under investigation.
• On Feb. 22, a male was seen climbing over a wall and entering a closed pub on Mercer Road in Halfmoon Bay. The male then emerged from the building carrying an item he had taken from inside. When another male confronted the suspect, he put the item back, then left the area. Residents in the area who have had any similar issues are asked to call Sunshine Coast RCMP, and reference file 17-1020.
• Early on Feb. 26, a thief smashed a glass-panelled door, gained entry to a business on Roberts Creek Road, and stole three bottles of vodka. No other damage or theft was reported.
Impaired Drivers
• On Feb. 21, police stopped a vehicle that was witnessed speeding out of a pub parking lot in Sechelt. The 21-year-old male driver, who was exhibiting signs of intoxication, denied having consumed any alcohol. The driver 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 Feb. 25, a witness reported a possible impaired driver speeding and crossing over into the oncoming lane while heading northbound on Hwy. 101 in Wilson Creek. Police located the suspect vehicle in Sechelt and initiated a traffic stop. The 35-year-old female driver, who was exhibiting signs of intoxication, claimed to have had only one alcoholic drink; however, she failed a roadside alcohol screening test. The driver was issued a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition and her vehicle was impounded for 30 days.
Found Property
• On Feb. 15, an iPad mini was found behind a building in the 5400 block of Highway 101, Sechelt. It appears to have been out in the weather for some time. Owner may claim within 90 days with detailed description. Reference file 2017-980.
• On Feb. 27, an iPad that was seen flying off a hood of a vehicle was turned in. Owner may claim within 90 days with detailed description, reference file 2017-1106.
Collisions
• On Feb. 22, police attended a two-vehicle incident at the four-way stop sign intersection at Dolphin Street and Inlet Avenue, Sechelt, after a southbound vehicle on Inlet Avenue entered the intersection and was struck by an eastbound vehicle on Dolphin Street. The southbound vehicle sustained significant damage and had to be towed from the scene, but no life-threatening injuries were reported. The driver of the eastbound vehicle, which sustained minor damage, was issued a violation ticket for driving without due care. The matter has been referred to ICBC.
Scam
• On Feb. 23, a Coast bed and breakfast owner reported an attempted overpayment scam after the scammer contacted the B&B by email pretending to be interested in booking a room for a considerable period. The scammer then sent the B&B owner a cheque for almost double the booking cost, and then told the B&B owner the overpayment was by mistake and asked the B&B owner to return the excess. The B&B owner grew suspicious and took the money order to his bank and confirmed it was a very authentic looking fake. To learn more about this and other common scams, please visit sites such as the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca or the Better Business Bureau at www.bbb.org
