Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for July 24 to Aug. 1:
• Sometime between July 24 and 29, a suspect attempted to gain entry to a building on a property in the 8000 block of Redrooffs Road, Halfmoon Bay, and in the process, knocked down a game camera from its mounting. The suspect, likely realizing his or her actions were caught on camera, stole the camera before leaving without gaining entry to the building. The stolen camera is a small grey camouflage game camera with model number BTC3XR on it. Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact RCMP, reference police file number 2019-4979.
Fraudulent Transaction
• On July 30, police attended a possible credit card fraud report at a business in the 5500 block of Wharf Avenue, Sechelt, after staff dealt with a customer who attempted to pay for an item using a tap card. After the first card was declined, the Caucasian male tried to use another card, which was also declined, and this time, staff noticed that there was an Asian name on the card. The male, who is described as being in his 20s, about 5 feet 8 inches tall, with a slim build, was wearing a tank top, camouflage baseball hat, and sunglasses. Police are reviewing security camera footage and the file is still under investigation.
Found Property
• On July 30, a box of tools and some clothing were found in the 5700 block of Anchor Road, Sechelt. Owner may claim within 90 days with detailed description. Please reference police file 2019-4968.
• On July 30, a tool that had been found near Bals Lane and Gibsons Way was turned in. Owner may claim within 90 days with detailed description. Please reference police file 2019-4972.
Scam
• A Sunshine Coast resident reported falling for a common scam after receiving a text message on his cell phone, supposedly from a well-known cell phone service provider. The text said the resident had been overcharged on his bill and that he needed to go to the link provided to process a refund. Even though the resident did not use this particular provider, the resident followed the link and provided his personal and financial information. Then the resident noticed that almost the same amount of the “refund” was debited from his bank account. These types of scams are increasingly popular. To learn more about how to recognize a scam and protect yourself from falling for them, please visit sites such as the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca, the Competition Bureau of Canada's Little Black Book of Scams at www.competitionbureau.gc.ca or the Better Business Bureau at www.bbb.org.
Theft
• On Aug. 1, police attended a theft at a business in the 5800 block of Sechelt Inlet Road after a storage unit was reported emptied of its contents. A possible suspect has been identified and the file is still under investigation.
Impaired Driver
• On Aug. 1, a possible impaired driver was reported at a business in the 5700 block of Wharf Road, Sechelt, after the suspect was seen backing her vehicle repeatedly into an unoccupied vehicle parked behind her. Police located the suspect walking away from the scene and noted she was displaying signs of possible intoxication from alcohol. The driver was given and failed a roadside alcohol screening test and was issued a 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition. Her vehicle was impounded for 30 days and the matter has been referred to RoadSafetyBC.
– Const. Karen Whitby, Sunshine Coast RCMP
