Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following from March 22 to April 3:
Drugs
• Around 1 a.m. on April 2, an officer was patrolling a public parking lot on Shoal Way in Sechelt, when he located an insecure vehicle in the parking lot. Security advised that the vehicle had been left that way for several hours. A large bag of marijuana and other drug paraphernalia were in plain view on the front seat. The drugs were seized; however, police were unable to contact the owner.
• On the night of April 3, police were called to a residence on Reef Road, after one male allegedly assaulted another male who was known to him. Police arrived and found that the suspect had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. After being arrested, officers also located a large amount of marijuana in the suspect’s backpack. He was transported to the Sechelt RCMP detachment and held for court.
Arsons
• During the evening of April 1, RCMP and the Sechelt Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle on fire on a forest service road, approximately two kilometres from the intersection of Mason Road and Heritage Road in Sechelt. A red Volkswagen had been apparently set on fire overtop of an old mattress. The vehicle has since been seized for forensic examination. Anyone with information is asked to call Sunshine Coast RCMP or Crimestoppers.
• In the early morning hours of April 3, RCMP and the Sechelt Volunteer Fire Department were called to the 5800 block of Tsulich Drive in Sechelt, after an RV parked at a residence was set on fire. No one was hurt, and the damage is of a relatively low dollar-value. A suspect was identified and later arrested by police. The investigation is ongoing, but this fire is not believed to be related to the fire on the forest service road.
Explosion
• On March 23, police attended a report of an explosion at a residence in the 12800 block of Mainsail Road, Madeira Park. All the occupants were able to exit the residence on their own, and two males were taken to Sechelt Hospital for significant burns. The men advised they had been working on a plumbing issue when the explosion occurred. The fire department attended and ensured the small fire was out and the scene was safe. It is believed a build-up of propane caused the explosion.
Break and Enter/Theft
• Between March 17 and 28, thieves broke a lock off the door of a building in the 3200 block of Beach Avenue, Roberts Creek, and stole a set of Taylormade golf clubs, a red golf bag, a Coleman grill, Nike golf shoes, a lantern, and a three-person tent. Anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP, reference police file 17-1670.
• Overnight on April 1, thieves cut a cable lock and stole two dirt bikes from an address in the 3200 block of Beach Avenue, Roberts Creek. One of the bikes was recovered on Edmonds Road nearby, but the second is still missing. The second dirt bike is described as a blue 2002 Yamaha YZ250F. Anyone with any information is asked to contact RCMP, reference file 17-1752.
Impaired Drivers
• Around 8:30 p.m. on March 28, police stopped a possible impaired driver after witnessing the vehicle drive over a small curb while leaving a drinking establishment in Sechelt. The 70-year-old male driver, who was displaying signs of intoxication, advised that he’d consumed several alcoholic drinks in the evening, the last being just minutes before driving. The driver was given and failed a roadside alcohol screening test. He was issued a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days.
• On March 28, police stopped a vehicle that was speeding in downtown Sechelt. The 18-year-old N driver, who appeared to be under the influence of drugs, admitted he had recently consumed marijuana. The driver was given a standard field sobriety test and was served a 24-hour driving prohibition for driving while affected by drugs.
Mischiefs
• On March 30, a resident in the 500 block of Shaw Road, Gibsons, reported mischief after an unknown suspect threw a large rock through the front window. No other damage or theft was reported.
• Overnight on March 30 or 31, vandals smashed windows on vehicles parked in the 500 block of Abbs Road, Gibsons. No entry to the vehicles was gained and nothing was stolen. No further damage reported.
• Between March 31 and April 1, a vehicle parked on the Port Mellon Highway was broken into. The suspect damaged a door to gain entry and damaged the dashboard and ignition area in an apparent failed attempt to get the vehicle started. No theft was reported.
Scam
• On March 31, a male called the Sunshine Coast RCMP, purporting to be from a large computer company. When the caller was told he had in fact called the police, he tried to engage staff in a discussion about their personal computer at home, advising that there was a virus on it and that he could help clean it up. Staff recognized this to be a common type of scam, and hung up. People are reminded to be wary of any such unsolicited calls, and to never give out personal or financial information unless they are sure with whom they are speaking. To learn more about this and other popular scams, see the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at www.antifraudcentre-centreanti
fraude.ca or Better Business Bureau at www.bbb.org.
Found Property
• On March 22, a silver Mongoose bike that had been found in the bushes on Neptune Street, Sechelt, was turned in. The bike may be claimed within 90 days by owner with detailed description, reference file 2017-1544.
• On March 31, police seized an Adams Twister bike found on Ocean Beach Esplanade, Gibsons. The bike may be claimed by owner with detailed description within 90 days. Reference file 2017-1731.
– Sunshine Coast RCMP
