Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for June 13 to 20:
Traffic
• On June 14, a possible impaired driver was reported on Highway 101 near Field Road, Sechelt, after the truck was seen swerving all over the road and almost going into a ditch several times. Police located the vehicle in Roberts Creek and spoke with the driver, who advised she had just acquired her learner driver’s licence and it was her first time driving such a large vehicle.
• On June 15, police attended a two-vehicle collision on the Port Mellon Highway near Forbes Road, Langdale. The first vehicle was stopped on the highway waiting to make a left turn onto Forbes Road and it was struck from behind by the second vehicle. Both vehicles were still drivable, but the driver of the first vehicle suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The matter has been referred to ICBC.
• On June 19, police attended a two-vehicle collision in the 600 block of Pratt Road, Gibsons, after the first vehicle backed out of a parking spot and into the passenger side of the second parked vehicle, causing significant damage. The driver of the first vehicle remained on the scene, and as there were no indications of impairment, the matter will be referred to ICBC.
Suspicious Circumstances
• At around 9 p.m. on June 19, RCMP were called by a concerned citizen after seeing a male with a bloody face leaning on a vehicle on Medusa Street in Sechelt. Police spoke to the male, who was intoxicated and had clearly suffered a recent facial injury. After determining that the male was not violent, paramedics were called and the male was transported to hospital for treatment. It is believed that the injury may have resulted from the male’s intoxication rather than an assault.
Thefts
• On June 14, a thief was caught on surveillance video stealing seven bottles of scotch from a business in the 900 block of Gibsons Way, Gibsons. Staff also witnessed the suspect leave the premises with a heavy bag but not pay for anything. Police have since identified the suspect and are in the process of locating him. The file is still under investigation.
Found Property
• On June 13, a boat was reported floating off of Cotton Point between Keats and Bowen islands. The eight-foot boat's bow appeared to have broken off at some point. The boat is described as beige with blue seats. The owner may claim with detailed description, please reference file 2017-3491.
• On June 14, an orange hedge trimmer found on Henry Road near Reed Road, Gibsons, was turned in. Owner may claim with detailed description within 90 days. Please reference file 17-3515.
Attempted Theft of Vehicle
• Overnight on June 15, a thief gained entry to a locked vehicle parked in the 4700 block of Laurel Avenue, Sechelt, and stole a Snap-On socket set and wrench, a beige Easton baseball glove, and a set of keys. On June 16, it appears the thief returned and gained entry to the vehicle again, but this time used a tool on the ignition, severely damaging it in the process, in an unsuccessful attempt to steal it. The file is still under investigation.
Scam
• On June 17, a Coast resident reported a Craigslist fraud after sending an e-transfer to secure what turned out to be an invalid rental address on the Coast. The resident, who hadn’t realized the rental address was fake until after sending the funds, tried to contact the “owner” who purportedly lived in the U.S. But there was no response and the ad was then taken down. 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
– Sunshine Coast RCMP
