Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for the week of Sept. 14 to 21:
Police attended the 5700 block of Cowrie Street after an empty vehicle was reported rolling into traffic. The locked vehicle was located pushed back to the side of the street, but it was still partially blocking traffic flow. Repeated attempts to contact the owner were unsuccessful, so the vehicle was towed in the interests of public safety.
An possible impaired driver was reported after a hit and run in the 5500 block of Highway 101. The witness advised the suspect driver had smelled of marijuana before driving off in his vehicle and hitting a second parked vehicle before leaving the scene. The suspect vehicle was located, however, police are still looking to speak to the driver.
Police responded to a call from the 5700 block of Neptune Road about ATVs being driven on the street. Police located the ATVs and the riders at a residence and warned the pair about the dangers of riding on the road, and the fine for operating a vehicle without insurance.
A single-vehicle accident occurred in the 600 block of Gibsons Way after a driver lost control on a curve and struck a power pole. The vehicle caught fire and power was knocked out in the area for several hours, however, the driver was unhurt. Driver unfamiliarity with the road and weather are considered factors in the incident.
On Sept. 19, residents in the 6900 block of Highway 101 were startled late at night by sounds of crashing and banging at the front door. Police attended, but did not locate any persons or animals, however, there were scratch marks and smears on the steps as well as some fur on a window. It was concluded that a large unknown animal may have been attempting to enter the house. Conservation was informed. No other damage was caused.
On Sept. 20, police attended to found llama call in the 900 block of Reed Road after a resident found an "agitated" llama in a backyard. The owner was located nearby, who advised that the llama had been spooked by coyotes and broke through a fence. The llama was returned and the fence has been repaired.
On Sept. 20, two youth were witnessed by staff shoplifting from a business in the 5500 block of Highway 101. The youth were located at another address nearby and arrested without incident. Due to the lack of criminal history, and with the business owner's approval, the matter will be referred to Restorative Justice. The youth were also banned from attending the business for six months.
Police were advised of a new scam where a telephone caller asks the homeowner to turn on their computer and go to particular websites in order to download some kind of virus protection. The caller then proceeds to ask for credit card information and other personal data. The public is warned to be vigilant about who you are giving personal and financial information to over the phone or email or mail. If something feels like a scam, you can check it out at www.phonebusters.com or calling the Canadian Anti-Fraud Call Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
RCMP are requesting help from the public in locating the suspect (s) believed responsible for abandoning a truck in flames in the early morning of Aug. 30.
According to RCMP, sometime during the night of Aug. 30, or the early morning hours of Aug. 31, someone entered a works yard in Gibsons and stole a truck from a local business. At approximately 4:30 a.m. on Aug. 31, RCMP and the Sechelt fire department responded to several reports of explosions and a fire in the 6400 Block of Gale Avenue north. The stolen truck had been abandoned and was engulfed in flames. The truck was fueled by a large propane tank that had been recently filled causing an extremely hazardous situation. Aerosol cans that were in the cab of the truck likely caused the several small explosions that were reported. Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Bonds at the Sunshine Coast RCMP or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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