Sunshine Coast RCMP reported the following for April 9 to 14:
Suspicious circumstance
• Shortly before 11 a.m. on April 9, Sunshine Coast RCMP received a report of a low-flying commercial aircraft flying over Sechelt which appeared to have smoke coming from its right-side engine. The caller was worried the aircraft may be having engine trouble. RCMP followed up with staff at Vancouver International Airport and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre, but neither was aware of any aircraft in distress.
Theft/break and enter
• On April 9, a resident reported that his 9.9 HP Mercury outboard motor had been stolen off of the back of his boat sometime over the winter months, while the boat was being stored on a friend’s property in Langdale.
Police encourage residents to be extra-vigilant in securing items such as outboard motors or power equipment, as criminals often seek these types of items.
• During the evening hours of April 11, a home in the 5300 block of Highway 101 in Sechelt was broken into. The owner, who had recently moved in, arrived home to find his front door had been forced in. A large amount of bicycle equipment and apparel was stolen, as well as numerous Ryobi power tools and some jewelry.
Police are continuing to investigate, and ask anyone with information to call Sunshine Coast RCMP at 604-885-2266 or Crimestoppers, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Traffic
• Around 8:30 p.m. on April 11, a witness called to report a possible impaired driver in Gibsons, after the vehicle was seen weaving in between lanes on North Road. When police pulled over the vehicle, the driver provided a false name, and was arrested for obstructing a peace officer. The male subsequently provided his real name, and admitted his driver’s licence was expired. The male provided a sample into an approved screening device, which registered a “warn” reading. He was issued a three-day immediate roadside prohibition, as well as a ticket for driving without a licence. RCMP would like to thank the witness for making the report, and encourage anyone who believes they see an impaired driver to call police.
Restorative Justice
• A youth was witnessed trying to steal an item from a grocery store in Sechelt. The youth was arrested by RCMP and released with conditions to not attend the store. Due to the fact that the item's value was small and the youth had no prior offences, the file was referred to Restorative Justice. Police hope that through Restorative Justice, the youth will learn the consequences of his actions and understand the wider implications of stealing and crime in general.
