Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for Oct. 4 to 11:
A single-vehicle accident occurred on North Road near Bridgeman Road after a truck lost control and slid into the ditch. The lone driver was uninjured and the vehicle, though its body was damaged, was still driveable. Low tire tread, weather and road grade are considered factors. The driver was issued a notice and order to replace his tires.
A thief broke into a cabin in Misery Creek and also gained entry to a vehicle and damaged it by driving it into a structure on the property. Other than some clothing, it is not yet known if anything else was stolen. The file is still under investigation.
On Oct. 5, a resident in the 900 block of Gower Point Road reported a suspicious incident after witnessing a small ball of fire descend rapidly from the sky and land in her hedges. Police attended and found the remains of a paper lantern, which is believed to have become airborne once the candle inside had warmed the air inside. Due to recent rains, the hedge did not catch fire. It is unknown where the lantern came from.
On Oct. 6, a theft in progress was reported at a business in the 900 block of Venture Way after the thief was witnessed hiding merchandise down his pants. The suspect, who returned the unpaid for item when confronted by staff, is a young male, approximately 5'10", 180 pounds, dressed in a black hoody, black pants and a ball cap. Police are reviewing surveillance footage.
Overnight on Oct. 10, a thief gained entry into two unlocked vehicles in the 1200 block of Grandview Road. The vehicle was rifled through, but nothing was stolen.
Overnight on Oct. 10, a vandal gained entry into an unlocked vehicle in the 1300 block of Kearton Road. The suspect found a fire extinguisher in the vehicle and discharged it throughout the interior. The fire extinguisher was recovered in the nearby bushes. Nothing else was stolen.
Overnight on Oct .10, a thief gained entry into an unlocked vehicle in the 1100 block of Sunnyside Road and rifled through the contents and stole a watermelon. The thief appears to have had a knife as slices of watermelon were found on the driveway.?
On Oct. 10 a hit and run occurred in the 5600 block of Highway 101. Two vehicles were travelling eastbound when a black truck in the right lane lost control and struck the side of a second vehicle in the left lane, forcing it off-course. The second vehicle struck the median and a sign before coming to a rest in the westbound lane. The driver of the second vehicle sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. Witnesses saw the suspect vehicle, a later model full size four-door black GMC/Chev pick-up truck with low profile tires, flee the scene after dropping off a male passenger who left on foot.
Police are reviewing surveillance footage. The suspect vehicle would likely have damage to the left front side. If anyone has any information about this hit and run, they are asked to contact RCMP at 604-885-2266 and reference file 11-7351.
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