Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Jan. 4 to Jan. 9:
Police assisted BC Ambulance personnel at a call for a heavily intoxicated female youth at a house party in the 10000 block of Painter Road. The homeowners, who were not aware of the alcohol consumption and did not supply any alcohol, were advised they could be charged for permitting minors to drink and of the possible civil liabilities if any harm occurred as a result. Fortunately, the youth did not require hospitalization. Police remind the public to educate themselves about the liabilities they may face anytime they host a private gathering where alcohol is served.
On the morning of Jan. 8, a witness reported two males prying into mailboxes located in the 7800 block of Fawn Road. The witness also provided a description and the licence plate of the vehicle the males were driving.
When police arrived, they found several mailboxes had been pried open and some mail found in nearby puddles. The suspect vehicle was also still on scene, as was one female passenger and one of the male suspects, who was attempting to fix a flat tire. The second suspect fled on foot. Police seized a loaded shotgun that was in plain view inside the vehicle along with an assortment of other tools. The female was arrested for unauthorized possession of a firearm. The file is still under investigation.
A two-vehicle collision resulting in minor injuries and damage occurred in the intersection of Gibsons Way and School Road after a northbound vehicle making a left onto Gibsons Way was struck by a vehicle heading straight south onto School Road. The driver of the left-turning vehicle was not issued a violation ticket for failing to yield right of way as witnesses suggested that the southbound driver might have been travelling too quickly and run the light.
On Jan. 5, a male suspect robbed an employee as she was closing up a business in the 5500 block of Highway 101. After a brief struggle, the suspect grabbed the employee's purse and a bag and fled towards the water. Police were on scene within minutes and the suspect was located hiding in the bushes in the 5500 block of Wharf Avenue and arrested. Several charges are being recommended to Crown counsel.
On Jan. 5, a driver failed to stop while a school bus with lights and signs activated was dropping off children at Stephens Road and Lower Road. The driver failed to stop even after striking the flashing stop sign on the side of the bus. An officer located the suspect vehicle and driver a short time after and issued the driver a violation ticket for failing to stop for a school bus.
On Jan. 6, a shoplifter was caught stealing a wooden jewelry box from a business in the 5600 block of Highway 101. Staff followed the suspect into the parking lot and managed to recover the item, but the suspect fled on foot. Her partner was detained and when police arrived, and police located the female suspect at a nearby business. The matter has been referred to the Restorative Justice program.
On the morning of Jan. 7, a thief stole a men's watch from an unlocked locker at the Sechelt Aquatic Centre. The stainless steel Seiko has a Ford emblem and an "M" on the faceplate. Police remind people to leave valuables at home or to lock their lockers at this public facility.
A coin purse left at Tim Horton's in December was turned in to police. The purse contained cash and several distinctive items. The owner may claim with detailed description by referencing file number 12-112.
- Submitted
